US Bridges

FM James Ave over Beaver Creek

Fair

Howard County, Iowa · 100132704 · Structure no. 000000000183911

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM James Ave over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM James Ave over Beaver Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM James Ave
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location100132704
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.45409, -92.36581
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM James Ave over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM James Ave over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM James Ave over Beaver Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM James Ave over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM James Ave over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.