US Bridges

130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094222101 · Structure no. 000000000105601

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries130th
CrossesW Br Beaver Dam Creek
Location094222101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95177, -93.45293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 130th over W Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.