US Bridges

FM SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 079071602 · Structure no. 000000000204151

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM SW Ivy Ave
CrossesOld Womens CR
Location079071602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64571, -91.67629
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does FM SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM SW Ivy Ave over Old Womens CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.