US Bridges

SW Sioux Ave over Stream

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 078051902 · Structure no. 000000000202960

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Sioux Ave over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SW Sioux Ave over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW Sioux Ave
CrossesStream
Location078051902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54915, -91.4826
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SW Sioux Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Sioux Ave over 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SW Sioux Ave over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SW Sioux Ave over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SW Sioux Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.