US Bridges

Local over Little Ocheyedan River

Fair

Osceola County, Iowa · 099401802 · Structure no. 000000000263070

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Little Ocheyedan River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Little Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 77 years old, older 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesLittle Ocheyedan River
Location099401802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.39686, -95.62304
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Little Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Local over Little 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 Local over Little Ocheyedan River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Little Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Little Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.