535th Ave over Ballard Creek
PoorPosted for loadStory County, Iowa · 082241504 · Structure no. 000000000314310
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
535th Ave over Ballard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 535th Ave over Ballard Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 105 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 535th Ave over Ballard Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is 535th Ave over Ballard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does 535th Ave over Ballard Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 535th Ave over Ballard Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 535th Ave over Ballard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.