US Bridges

Nest Ave over Little Floyd River

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 096420902 · Structure no. 000000000261311

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nest Ave over Little Floyd River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nest Ave over Little Floyd River in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNest Ave
CrossesLittle Floyd River
Location096420902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14408, -95.82182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 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 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 Nest Ave over Little Floyd River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nest Ave over 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 Nest Ave over Little Floyd River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nest Ave over Little Floyd River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nest Ave over Little Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.