US Bridges

B Ave over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Iowa · 85411001 · Structure no. 000000000130872

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Ave over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B Ave over Small Stream in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesB Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location85411001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1968, -95.59696
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was B Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Ave over Small Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does B Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is B Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns B Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.