US Bridges

FM Wren Ave over N Beaver Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 090192604 · Structure no. 000000000156351

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Wren Ave over N Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Wren Ave over N Beaver Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM Wren Ave
CrossesN Beaver Creek
Location090192604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58366, -93.05638
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 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 (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2022)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Wren Ave over N Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Wren Ave over N Beaver 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does FM Wren Ave over N Beaver Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM Wren Ave over N Beaver Creek?

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 FM Wren Ave over N Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.