Ia 25 over Stream

Fair

Ringgold County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. N of N JCT SR J23 · Structure no. 000000000046490

Built: 1934; 91 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,250; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 25 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 25 over Stream in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 25

CrossesStream

Location2.3 Mi. N of N JCT SR J23

RouteState Highway 25

CountyRinggold County

StateIowa

Coordinates40.83149, -94.47164

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionJanuary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating86.9 US tons

Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadH 20

Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,250 (2022)

Projected traffic1,250 by 2042

Trucks16%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ia 25 over Stream built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 25 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 25 over Stream carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 25 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 25 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.