M Avenue over Stream
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · 069370802 · Structure no. 000000000266890
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Avenue over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying M Avenue over Stream in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M Avenue over Stream built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is M Avenue 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does M Avenue over Stream carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is M Avenue over Stream?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns M Avenue over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.