US Bridges

SW 480th ST over Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 078070803 · Structure no. 000000000203450

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 480th ST over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SW 480th ST over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 480th ST
CrossesStream
Location078070803
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58357, -91.68097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 480th ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 480th ST 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 2021.

How much traffic does SW 480th ST over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SW 480th ST over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW 480th ST over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.