US Bridges

170th ST over Small Stream

Good

Ida County, Iowa · 088400701 · Structure no. 000000000186812

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170th ST over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying 170th ST over Small Stream in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries170th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088400701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45726, -95.55169
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 170th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170th ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 170th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 170th ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 170th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.