US Bridges

3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501370

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave (ext)
CrossesBeeds Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74466, -93.19998
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is 3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave (ext) over Beeds Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.