Highway F-48 W over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 079210907 · Structure no. 000000000030370
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highway F-48 W over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway F-48 W over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highway F-48 W over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highway F-48 W 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Highway F-48 W over Small Stream carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Highway F-48 W over Small Stream?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Highway F-48 W over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.