US Bridges

FM 162 Ave over Stream

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 089051906 · Structure no. 000000000141772

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 162 Ave over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 162 Ave over 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 162 Ave
CrossesStream
Location089051906
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51009, -91.48493
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 162 Ave over Stream built?

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

What condition is FM 162 Ave over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 162 Ave over Stream carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 162 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 162 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.