50th ST over Small Stream
PoorJackson County, Iowa · 084E71903 · Structure no. 000000000362755
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
50th ST over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 50th ST over Small Stream in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 50th ST over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 50th 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 50th ST over Small Stream carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 50th ST over Small Stream?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 50th ST over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.