US Bridges

Broadway ST over Stream

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 080261202 · Structure no. 000000000505250

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broadway ST over Stream in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesStream
Location080261202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.75961, -93.81938
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic289 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Broadway ST over Stream carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broadway ST over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.