US Bridges

125th ST over Small Stream

Poor

Harrison County, Iowa · 081431603 · Structure no. 000000000179585

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th ST over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 125th ST over Small Stream in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries125th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location081431603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.82688, -95.85909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 125th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 125th ST over Small Stream 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 125th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 125th ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 125th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.