US Bridges

Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR

Good

Davis County, Iowa · 069131104 · Structure no. 000000000134581

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR is a steel culvert carrying Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuill Ave
CrossesTrib S Chequest Lake CR
Location069131104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.79035, -92.32272
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Quill Ave over Trib S Chequest Lake CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.