US Bridges

Redwing Ave over Floyd River

Fair

O'Brien County, Iowa · 097410302 · Structure no. 000000000261841

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwing Ave over Floyd River is a steel other carrying Redwing Ave over Floyd River in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRedwing Ave
CrossesFloyd River
Location097410302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24785, -95.68375
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 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 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 Redwing Ave over Floyd River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redwing Ave over Floyd River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Redwing Ave over Floyd River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Redwing Ave over Floyd River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Redwing Ave over Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.