US Bridges

350th Ave over Small Stream

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 081E52902 · Structure no. 000000000122671

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

350th Ave over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying 350th Ave over Small Stream in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries350th Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location081E52902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79826, -90.41322
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 350th Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 350th Ave over Small Stream 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 350th Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 350th Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 350th Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.