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N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 095150602 · Structure no. 000000000001831

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,315
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,315 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesN Grand Ave
CrossesHyers Creek
Location095150602
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.0791, -92.67256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,315 (2022)
Projected traffic2,315 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek carry?

About 2,315 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Grand Ave over Hyers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.