US Bridges

215th Ave over Small Stream

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 087052404 · Structure no. 000000000139911

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th Ave over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 215th Ave over Small Stream in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries215th Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location087052404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.33756, -91.37338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215th Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th Ave over Small 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 215th Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 215th Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 215th Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.