US Bridges

Section Line ST over Little Rock River

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 100432502 · Structure no. 000000000007300

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line ST over Little Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Section Line ST over Little Rock River in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 74 years old, older 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSection Line ST
CrossesLittle Rock River
Location100432502
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.4501, -95.88046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2022)
Projected traffic383 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Section Line ST over Little Rock River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Section Line ST over Little Rock River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Section Line ST over Little Rock River carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Section Line ST over Little Rock River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Section Line ST over Little Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.