US Bridges

Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 088030802 · Structure no. 000000000140400

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc Sherwood RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088030802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44894, -91.22896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Loc Sherwood RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.