US Bridges

230 Street over Small Stream

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · 068401701 · Structure no. 000000000362110

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

230 Street over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 230 Street over Small Stream in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries230 Street
CrossesSmall Stream
Location068401701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.71466, -95.45883
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 230 Street over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 230 Street over Small Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 230 Street over Small Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 230 Street 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 230 Street over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.