US Bridges

170th ST over Trib to Soldier River

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 084421103 · Structure no. 000000000250441

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170th ST over Trib to Soldier River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 170th ST over Trib to Soldier River in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries170th ST
CrossesTrib to Soldier River
Location084421103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10642, -95.70313
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 170th ST over Trib to Soldier River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170th ST over Trib to Soldier 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 170th ST over Trib to Soldier River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 170th ST over Trib to Soldier River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 170th ST over Trib to Soldier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.