US Bridges

NB US 65 & 69 over Stream

Fair

Warren County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR G-24 · Structure no. 000000000050930

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 65 & 69 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB US 65 & 69 over Stream in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 103 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,550 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB US 65 & 69
CrossesStream
Location0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR G-24
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyWarren County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44315, -93.55844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2022)
Projected traffic9,550 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB US 65 & 69 over Stream built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is NB US 65 & 69 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NB US 65 & 69 over Stream carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NB US 65 & 69 over Stream?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 65 & 69 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.