US Bridges

Shimek ST Forest over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N of Jct. Iowa 2 · Structure no. 000000000699805

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Shimek ST Forest over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Shimek ST Forest over Stream in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesShimek ST Forest
CrossesStream
Location1.1 Mi. N of Jct. Iowa 2
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.64489, -91.67415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Shimek ST Forest over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shimek ST Forest 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Shimek ST Forest over Stream carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Shimek ST Forest over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shimek ST Forest over Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.