Local over Little Sioux
PoorPosted for loadDickinson County, Iowa · 099372001 · Structure no. 000000000145170
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Sioux is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Little Sioux in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Little Sioux built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Local over Little Sioux in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Little Sioux carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Little Sioux?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Sioux?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.