US Bridges

160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 0.4 MI North of J-62 · Structure no. 000000000218491

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries160th Ave
CrossesTributary to Sugar Creek
Location0.4 MI North of J-62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59661, -91.60085
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
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 160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Ave over Tributary to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.