US Bridges

FM 190 Ave over Small Stream

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 087050302 · Structure no. 000000000139750

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190 Ave over Small Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 190 Ave over Small Stream in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 190 Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location087050302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.37044, -91.42267
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2044
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 190 Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 190 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 190 Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 190 Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 190 Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.