US Bridges

R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 077253002 · Structure no. 000000000335491

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesR35 10th Ave
CrossesBranch Badger Creek
Location077253002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44012, -93.79066
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns R35 10th Ave over Branch Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.