US Bridges

Franklin ST over Beaver Creek

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Franklin County, Iowa · 90193504105073 · Structure no. 000000000503661

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,409
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin ST over Beaver Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location90193504105073
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.56041, -93.05633
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,409 (2022)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2043
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Franklin ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Franklin ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.