US Bridges

E 28th ST S over Small Stream

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Iowa · 079192402 · Structure no. 000000000196970

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 28th ST S over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 28th ST S over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE 28th ST S
CrossesSmall Stream
Location079192402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.63251, -93.01958
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E 28th ST S over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 28th ST S 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 E 28th ST S over Small Stream carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 28th ST S over Small Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E 28th ST S over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.