US 59 over Stream
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. N of Jct. 92 · Structure no. 000000000043350
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,030
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 over Stream in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Stream built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US 59 over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over Stream carry?
About 2,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Stream?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.