US Bridges

W 108th ST S over Small Stream

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Iowa · 079212502 · Structure no. 000000000197440

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 108th ST S over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 108th ST S over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 78 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. 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).

CarriesW 108th ST S
CrossesSmall Stream
Location079212502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.62521, -93.25171
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 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 W 108th ST S over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is W 108th 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 2024.

How much traffic does W 108th ST S over Small Stream carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 108th ST S 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 W 108th ST S over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.