US Bridges

J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 091083402 · Structure no. 000000000149590

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Ave.
CrossesE Br Buffalo CR
Location091083402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.6502, -91.78527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
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 J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns J Ave. over E Br Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.