US Bridges

A Ave over Branch Beaver Creek

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 089181802 · Structure no. 000000000166281

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Ave over Branch Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying A Ave over Branch Beaver Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesA Ave
CrossesBranch Beaver Creek
Location089181802
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52655, -93.02679
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
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 A Ave over Branch Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is A 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 A Ave over Branch Beaver Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is A Ave over Branch Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns A Ave over Branch Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.