US Bridges

Ashley Ave over Peterson Creek

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 099480902 · Structure no. 000000000365181

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley Ave over Peterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ashley Ave over Peterson Creek in Lyon 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshley Ave
CrossesPeterson Creek
Location099480902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.40483, -96.52695
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashley Ave over Peterson Creek built?

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

What condition is Ashley Ave over Peterson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ashley Ave over Peterson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ashley Ave over Peterson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ashley Ave over Peterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.