US Bridges

Kantor Ave over Lyons Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Iowa · 089253406 · Structure no. 000000000172431

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kantor Ave over Lyons Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kantor Ave over Lyons Creek in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKantor Ave
CrossesLyons Creek
Location089253406
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.47751, -93.77919
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kantor Ave over Lyons Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kantor Ave over Lyons 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Kantor Ave over Lyons Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Kantor Ave over Lyons Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kantor Ave over Lyons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.