US Bridges

NB I-29 over Little Sioux River

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. N of Jct. SR F-20 · Structure no. 000000000028360

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
588 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-29 over Little Sioux River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying NB I-29 over Little Sioux River in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2042. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB I-29
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location0.4 Mi. N of Jct. SR F-20
RouteInterstate 29
CountyHarrison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80591, -96.05882
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2022)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB I-29 over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-29 over Little Sioux River 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 NB I-29 over Little Sioux River carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is NB I-29 over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-29 over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.