Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek
PoorPosted for loadCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097212004 · Structure no. 000000000106850
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Ave over Calmus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.