US Bridges

300th ST over Ocheydan River

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 097381901 · Structure no. 000000000117761

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300th ST over Ocheydan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 300th ST over Ocheydan River in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries300th ST
CrossesOcheydan River
Location097381901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.21298, -95.37628
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 300th ST over Ocheydan River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300th ST over Ocheydan 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 300th ST over Ocheydan River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 300th ST over Ocheydan River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 300th ST over Ocheydan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.