US Bridges

M-32 / C Ave over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Page County, Iowa · 067390902 · Structure no. 000000000264950

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-32 / C Ave over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-32 / C Ave over Stream in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM-32 / C Ave
CrossesStream
Location067390902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.6351, -95.33554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-32 / C Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-32 / C Ave over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does M-32 / C Ave over Stream carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M-32 / C Ave over Stream?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns M-32 / C Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.