US Bridges

26th St. S.W. over Cheslea Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th St. S.W. over Cheslea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 26th St. S.W. over Cheslea Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 644 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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Carries26th St. S.W.
CrossesCheslea Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.12747, -93.23332
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2022)
Projected traffic644 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th St. S.W. over Cheslea Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th St. S.W. 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 26th St. S.W. over Cheslea Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 26th St. S.W. over Cheslea Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 26th St. S.W. over Cheslea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.