US Bridges

Local over Br Little Sioux River

Good

Buena Vista County, Iowa · 092382401 · Structure no. 000000000086031

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Br Little Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Br Little Sioux River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBr Little Sioux River
Location092382401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.7778, -95.28739
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local over Br Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Br Little Sioux 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Br Little Sioux River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Br Little Sioux River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Br Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.