US Bridges

S 60th Ave E over Small Stream

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Iowa · 079182803 · Structure no. 000000000196750

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 60th Ave E over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 60th Ave E over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS 60th Ave E
CrossesSmall Stream
Location079182803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.63062, -92.94431
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 60th Ave E over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 60th Ave E 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 S 60th Ave E over Small Stream carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S 60th Ave E over Small Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns S 60th Ave E over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.