US Bridges

1st ST South over Pickeral Run

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 86351803 · Structure no. 000000000501151

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST South over Pickeral Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1st ST South over Pickeral Run 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1st ST South
CrossesPickeral Run
Location86351803
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.12755, -95.01255
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2021)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 1st ST South over Pickeral Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST South over Pickeral Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 1st ST South over Pickeral Run carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 1st ST South over Pickeral Run?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST South over Pickeral Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.