US Bridges

Benjamin Ave over Cheslea Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000503890

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benjamin Ave over Cheslea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Benjamin Ave over Cheslea Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBenjamin Ave
CrossesCheslea Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13069, -93.23071
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic147 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benjamin Ave over Cheslea Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benjamin Ave over Cheslea 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Benjamin Ave over Cheslea Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Benjamin Ave over Cheslea Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Benjamin Ave over Cheslea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.