US Bridges

Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux

Good

Cherokee County, Iowa · 091421501 · Structure no. 000000000108531

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 560th ST
CrossesWest Fork Little Sioux
Location091421501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70654, -95.79976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux 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 Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local 560th ST over West Fork Little Sioux?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.