Quartz ST over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 078203402 · Structure no. 000000000195940
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quartz ST over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quartz ST over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Quartz ST over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quartz 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Quartz ST over Small Stream carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Quartz ST over Small Stream?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Quartz ST over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.