US Bridges

190th Ave over Calamus Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 081E21002 · Structure no. 000000000121972

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th Ave over Calamus Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 190th Ave over Calamus Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries190th Ave
CrossesCalamus Creek
Location081E21002
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.8327, -90.7234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 190th Ave over Calamus Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th Ave over Calamus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 190th Ave over Calamus Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 190th Ave over Calamus Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 190th Ave over Calamus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.