Local over Br Little Sioux River
PoorPosted for loadBuena Vista County, Iowa · 093382302 · Structure no. 000000000086510
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Br Little Sioux River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Br Little Sioux River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Br Little Sioux River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Br Little Sioux River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Br Little Sioux River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Br Little Sioux River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Br Little Sioux River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.