US Bridges

Finch Ave over Waterway

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 092222603 · Structure no. 000000000366305

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finch Ave over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Finch Ave over Waterway in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFinch Ave
CrossesWaterway
Location092222603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74761, -93.40038
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Finch Ave over Waterway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finch Ave over Waterway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Finch Ave over Waterway carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Finch Ave over Waterway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Finch Ave over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.