US Bridges

70th St. over Small Stream

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 083040601 · Structure no. 000000000363800

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th St. over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying 70th St. over Small Stream in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries70th St.
CrossesSmall Stream
Location083040601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03449, -91.35645
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70th St. over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 70th St. over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 70th St. over Small Stream carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 70th St. over Small Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 70th St. over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.