US Bridges

W 76th ST S over Small Stream

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 079201502 · Structure no. 000000000197152

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 76th ST S over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying W 76th ST S over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 76th ST S
CrossesSmall Stream
Location079201502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65463, -93.17437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 76th ST S over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 76th ST S over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does W 76th ST S over Small Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 76th ST S over Small Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns W 76th ST S over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.