US Bridges

SB US 65 & 69 over Stream

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR G24 · Structure no. 000000000050940

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 65 & 69 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB US 65 & 69 over Stream in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB US 65 & 69
CrossesStream
Location0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR G24
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44349, -93.55871
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2043
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 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 SB US 65 & 69 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 65 & 69 over Stream 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 July 2023.

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

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SB US 65 & 69 over Stream?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 65 & 69 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.