Bluff Road over Small Stream
FairFremont County, Iowa · 070431406 · Structure no. 000000000161562
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff Road over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bluff Road over Small Stream in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bluff Road over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff Road 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bluff Road over Small Stream carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Road over Small Stream?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff Road over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.