US Bridges

Abbe Hills RD over Stream

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 2T82NR5W · Structure no. 000000000366260

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbe Hills RD over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Abbe Hills RD over Stream in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAbbe Hills RD
CrossesStream
Location2T82NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.94648, -91.40701
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

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 Abbe Hills RD over Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbe Hills RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Abbe Hills RD over Stream carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Abbe Hills RD over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Abbe Hills RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.