US Bridges

Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 099291203 · Structure no. 000000000217141

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 6 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoc 450th ST
CrossesW Br Blue Earth River
Location099291203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.4143, -94.21324
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 450th ST over W Br Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.