US Bridges

45th Ave. over Beers Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 084010908 · Structure no. 000000000207000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45th Ave. over Beers Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 45th Ave. over Beers Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries45th Ave.
CrossesBeers Creek
Location084010908
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09859, -90.96613
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 45th Ave. over Beers Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45th Ave. over Beers Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 45th Ave. over Beers Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 45th Ave. over Beers Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 45th Ave. over Beers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.