US Bridges

US 169 over Stream

Good

Ringgold County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. S of Jct. SR J23 · Structure no. 000000000046301

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 169 over Stream in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mi. S of Jct. SR J23
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateIowa
Coordinates40.83923, -94.22355
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2022)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Stream carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 169 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.