US Bridges

C Ave over Branch Beaver Creek

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 088180502 · Structure no. 000000000165291

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Ave over Branch Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying C Ave over Branch Beaver Creek in Grundy 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC Ave
CrossesBranch Beaver Creek
Location088180502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45669, -92.98386
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C Ave over Branch Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is C Ave over Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C Ave over Branch Beaver Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C Ave over Branch Beaver Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C Ave over Branch Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.