US Bridges

Echo Ave over Beemis Creek

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 094181102 · Structure no. 000000000154211

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Echo Ave over Beemis Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Echo Ave over Beemis Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEcho Ave
CrossesBeemis Creek
Location094181102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97769, -92.94571
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Echo Ave over Beemis Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Echo Ave over Beemis 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Echo Ave over Beemis Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Echo Ave over Beemis Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Echo Ave over Beemis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.