US Bridges

US 59 over Stream

Fair

Page County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 48 · Structure no. 000000000038620

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 over Stream in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesStream
Location1.5 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 48
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyPage County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.79401, -95.38477
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2023)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 59 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 59 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Stream carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Stream?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.