US Bridges

J40 B Ave over Fisher Creek

Good

Page County, Iowa · 068390804 · Structure no. 000000000265991

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J40 B Ave over Fisher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying J40 B Ave over Fisher Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJ40 B Ave
CrossesFisher Creek
Location068390804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.72327, -95.35185
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks17%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J40 B Ave over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is J40 B Ave over Fisher 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does J40 B Ave over Fisher Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is J40 B Ave over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns J40 B Ave over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.