US Bridges

340th ST over Ocheyedan River

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 096380505 · Structure no. 000000000365340

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340th ST over Ocheyedan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 340th ST over Ocheyedan River in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Carries340th ST
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location096380505
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15672, -95.35652
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 340th ST over Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340th ST over Ocheyedan 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 340th ST over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 340th ST over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 340th ST over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.