170th over Beaver Dam Creek
FairCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 095213501 · Structure no. 000000000105951
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
170th over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 170th over Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 170th over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 170th over 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 170th over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 170th over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 170th over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.