US Bridges

White Ave over Ocheyedan River

Fair

Osceola County, Iowa · 098392702 · Structure no. 000000000262421

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Ave over Ocheyedan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Ave over Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWhite Ave
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location098392702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.27195, -95.44766
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2022)
Projected traffic509 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Ave over Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Ave over Ocheyedan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does White Ave over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is White Ave over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Ave over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.