US Bridges

Local over N Chequest Lake CR

Poor

Davis County, Iowa · 069120206 · Structure no. 000000000134260

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over N Chequest Lake CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over N Chequest Lake CR in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesN Chequest Lake CR
Location069120206
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDavis County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.80422, -92.20753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2021)
Projected traffic161 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over N Chequest Lake CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over N Chequest Lake CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over N Chequest Lake CR carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over N Chequest Lake CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over N Chequest Lake CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.