US Bridges

US 69 over Stream

Good

Worth County, Iowa · At JCT SR A14 Mn St. Line · Structure no. 000000000053991

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 69 over Stream in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesStream
LocationAt JCT SR A14 Mn St. Line
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates43.4993, -93.49334
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2022)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 69 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Stream carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 69 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.