US Bridges

Local over Floyd River

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 097411102 · Structure no. 000000000261941

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Floyd River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Floyd River in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesFloyd River
Location097411102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.23526, -95.66382
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 Local over Floyd River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over 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 Local over Floyd River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Floyd River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.