US Bridges

E63 305th ST over Calamus Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 0.3 MI E S14 · Structure no. 000000000313761

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E63 305th ST over Calamus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E63 305th ST over Calamus Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE63 305th ST
CrossesCalamus Creek
Location0.3 MI E S14
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91389, -93.45798
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E63 305th ST over Calamus Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E63 305th ST over Calamus 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E63 305th ST over Calamus Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E63 305th ST over Calamus Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E63 305th ST over Calamus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.