US Bridges

J54 over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Iowa · 067200301 · Structure no. 000000000338051

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J54 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying J54 over Stream in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJ54
CrossesStream
Location067200301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.63788, -93.15369
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J54 over Stream built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is J54 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does J54 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J54 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns J54 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.