US Bridges

Ia 9 over Little Sioux River

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · 3.7 Mi. W of Ia 86 · Structure no. 000000000023710

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 9 over Little Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 9 over Little Sioux River in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,310 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIa 9
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location3.7 Mi. W of Ia 86
RouteState Highway 9
StateIowa
Coordinates43.43046, -95.25391
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2022)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 9 over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 9 over Little Sioux 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 9 over Little Sioux River carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 9 over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 9 over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.