US Bridges

Ia 136 over Stream

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. E45 · Structure no. 000000000032501

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 136 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ia 136 over Stream in Jones 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 136
CrossesStream
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. E45
RouteState Highway 136
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99603, -90.9558
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic670 (2021)
Projected traffic670 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 136 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Ia 136 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 136 over Stream carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 136 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 136 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.