US Bridges

F Avenue over Stream

Good

Page County, Iowa · 070383102 · Structure no. 000000000268341

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F Avenue over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying F Avenue over Stream in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesF Avenue
CrossesStream
Location070383102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.82063, -95.27043
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is F Avenue over Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does F Avenue over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is F Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns F Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.