US Bridges

Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd River

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 096410702 · Structure no. 000000000260991

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd River in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOriole Ave
CrossesSo Br Little Floyd River
Location096410702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.1524, -95.74247
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2043
Trucks33%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd River carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oriole Ave over So Br Little Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.