US Bridges

Ash ST over W Br Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.1 MI E S25 · Structure no. 000000000501061

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash ST over W Br Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash ST over W Br Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 599 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAsh ST
CrossesW Br Beaver Dam Creek
Location0.1 MI E S25
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.94415, -93.37733
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2022)
Projected traffic599 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ash ST over W Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash ST over W 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 Ash ST over W Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ash ST over W Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ash ST over W Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.