US Bridges

Local Road over Small Stream

Poor

Lyon County, Iowa · 099470102 · Structure no. 000000000230350

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Small Stream in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 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 4 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.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesSmall Stream
Location099470102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.4272, -96.34949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Local Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Small Stream carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Road over Small Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.