US Bridges

Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 071402601 · Structure no. 000000000244791

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLcl-Queen Ave
CrossesHunters Branch
Location071402601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.93045, -95.42028
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lcl-Queen Ave over Hunters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.