B53 5th ST over Little Sioux River
GoodClay County, Iowa · 095362505 · Structure no. 000000000116241
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
B53 5th ST over Little Sioux River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B53 5th ST over Little Sioux River in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was B53 5th ST over Little Sioux River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is B53 5th ST over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does B53 5th ST over Little Sioux River carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is B53 5th ST over Little Sioux River?
The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns B53 5th ST over Little Sioux River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.