Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadHardin County, Iowa · 088203301 · Structure no. 000000000503775
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. D-35 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.