US Bridges

Fish Hatchery over Stream

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · In St. Fish Hatchery · Structure no. 000000000699770

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fish Hatchery over Stream in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery
CrossesStream
LocationIn St. Fish Hatchery
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46207, -91.39767
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Fish Hatchery over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery over Stream carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Fish Hatchery over Stream?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.