US Bridges

133rd Ave over Trout River

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 098072806 · Structure no. 000000000347480

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

133rd Ave over Trout River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 133rd Ave over Trout River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries133rd Ave
CrossesTrout River
Location098072806
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.28307, -91.66634
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 133rd Ave over Trout River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 133rd Ave over Trout River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 133rd Ave over Trout River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 133rd Ave over Trout River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 133rd Ave over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.