US Bridges

310th ST over Little Sioux River

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 097372802 · Structure no. 000000000117581

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th ST over Little Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 310th ST over Little Sioux River in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries310th ST
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location097372802
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19794, -95.22929
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2022)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 310th ST over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310th 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 310th ST over Little Sioux River carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 310th ST over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 310th ST over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.