Local 460th ST over Sioux River
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Iowa · 093422501 · Structure no. 000000000109990
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 460th ST over Sioux River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 460th ST over Sioux River in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 460th ST over Sioux River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 460th ST over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Local 460th ST over Sioux River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local 460th ST over Sioux River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local 460th ST over Sioux River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.