US Bridges

N Ave over Little Volga River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 092092502 · Structure no. 000000000150561

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ave over Little Volga River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Ave over Little Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN Ave
CrossesLittle Volga River
Location092092502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74769, -91.86348
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Ave over Little Volga River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ave over Little Volga River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Ave over Little Volga River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Ave over Little Volga River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N Ave over Little Volga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.