US Bridges

B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.5 MI W of US65 · Structure no. 000000000366205

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesB43 210th ST
CrossesE Br Beaver Dam Creek
Location0.5 MI W of US65
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.0667, -93.21251
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic412 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns B43 210th ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.