US Bridges

200 Ave over Ocheyedan River

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 096371502 · Structure no. 000000000365795

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Ave over Ocheyedan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200 Ave over Ocheyedan River in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 472 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries200 Ave
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location096371502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.12836, -95.19155
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width472 ft (143.9 m)
Roadway width440 ft (134.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2022)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 200 Ave over Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 200 Ave over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 200 Ave over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 472 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Ave over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.