US Bridges

N Dakota Ave over Onion Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 084243204 · Structure no. 000000000315671

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,197
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Dakota Ave over Onion Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Dakota Ave over Onion Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Dakota Ave
CrossesOnion Creek
Location084243204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04623, -93.67748
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2022)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Dakota Ave over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Dakota Ave over Onion 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does N Dakota Ave over Onion Creek carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Dakota Ave over Onion Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N Dakota Ave over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.