US Bridges

Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek

Good

Davis County, Iowa · 070132803 · Structure no. 000000000135461

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek is a steel slab carrying Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesOxen Trail
CrossesN Chequest Lake Creek
Location070132803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.8415, -92.36689
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oxen Trail over N Chequest Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.