US Bridges

2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13

Good

Hancock County, Iowa · 096231904 · Structure no. 000000000173771

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13 in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2460 Sioux Ave
CrossesDd #13
Location096231904
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.12119, -93.60665
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2460 Sioux Ave over Dd #13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.