US Bridges

196th ST over Stream

Good

Monroe County, Iowa · 072172004 · Structure no. 000000000252700

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

196th ST over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 196th ST over Stream in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries196th ST
CrossesStream
Location072172004
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01847, -92.85009
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 196th ST over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 196th ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does 196th ST over Stream carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 196th ST over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 196th ST over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.