US Bridges

FM Dale Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Iowa · 100142202 · Structure no. 000000000184001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
707
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Dale Ave over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM Dale Ave over Stream in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 707 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM Dale Ave
CrossesStream
Location100142202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.47009, -92.49585
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Dale Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Dale Ave over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM Dale Ave over Stream carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM Dale Ave over Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM Dale Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.