US Bridges

125th Ave over Stream

Good

Marion County, Iowa · 077200104 · Structure no. 000000000241241

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th Ave over Stream is a steel slab carrying 125th Ave over Stream in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries125th Ave
CrossesStream
Location077200104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49703, -93.11058
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 125th Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 125th Ave 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does 125th Ave over Stream carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 125th Ave over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 125th Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.