US Bridges

Valleyview Ave over Drainage

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 075261004 · Structure no. 000000000232781

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valleyview Ave over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valleyview Ave over Drainage in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesValleyview Ave
CrossesDrainage
Location075261004
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.30852, -93.84677
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Valleyview Ave over Drainage built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valleyview Ave over Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Valleyview Ave over Drainage carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valleyview Ave over Drainage?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Valleyview Ave over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.