T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek
Butler County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek in Butler County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 501 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 175 of the 287 inventoried bridges in Butler County rated good (61.0%); 35 (12.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 180 ft |
| Location | 090182204 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000087321 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Butler County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ia 3 over over Ianr RR | 1967 | 3,540 | Fair |
| Ia 3 over Shell Rock River | 1967 | 3,540 | Fair |
| Cherry St over Shell Rock River | 1915 | 3,435 | Fair |
| Ia 57 over Drainage Ditch | 1924 | 2,480 | Fair |
| Ia 57 over Beaver Creek | 2003 | 2,480 | Good |
| Ia 57 over Phelps Creek | 2017 | 2,400 | Good |
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