US Bridges

Van Buren Ave over Waterman Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 97390702 · Structure no. 000000000261481

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Ave over Waterman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Van Buren Ave over Waterman Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Ave
CrossesWaterman Creek
Location97390702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22963, -95.5057
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren Ave over Waterman Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Ave over Waterman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Ave over Waterman Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Van Buren Ave over Waterman Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Ave over Waterman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.