LOCAL-480th ST over West Fork Little Sioux
GoodCherokee County, Iowa · 092420101 · Structure no. 000000000109221
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LOCAL-480th ST over West Fork Little Sioux is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying LOCAL-480th ST over West Fork Little Sioux in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LOCAL-480th ST over West Fork Little Sioux built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is LOCAL-480th 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-480th ST over West Fork Little Sioux carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is LOCAL-480th ST over West Fork Little Sioux?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LOCAL-480th ST over West Fork Little Sioux?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.