US Bridges

Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek

Fair

O'Brien County, Iowa · 095 42 04 02 · Structure no. 000000000260371

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Sec RD
CrossesStofferan Creek
Location095 42 04 02
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.07634, -95.8212
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$60,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Sec RD over Stofferan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.