US Bridges

FM 182nd ST over Small Stream

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 089031503 · Structure no. 000000000141351

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 182nd ST over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM 182nd ST over Small Stream in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 182nd ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location089031503
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52581, -91.18481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 182nd ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 182nd ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 182nd ST over Small Stream carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM 182nd ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 182nd ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.