US Bridges

125th Street over Small Stream

Good

Iowa County, Iowa · 081121411 · Structure no. 000000000191571

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th Street over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 125th Street over Small Stream in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries125th Street
CrossesSmall Stream
Location081121411
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.82723, -92.20163
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
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 125th Street over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 125th Street over Small Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 125th Street over Small Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 125th Street over Small Stream?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 125th Street over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.