US Bridges

Fawn Ave over Indian Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 093471702 · Structure no. 000000000277330

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fawn Ave over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fawn Ave over Indian Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFawn Ave
CrossesIndian Creek
Location093471702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.87826, -96.43041
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fawn Ave over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Fawn Ave over Indian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fawn Ave over Indian Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fawn Ave over Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fawn Ave over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.