US Bridges

Local over Ocheyedan River

Good

Osceola County, Iowa · 099402302 · Structure no. 000000000263131

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Ocheyedan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location099402302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.38401, -95.54483
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Ocheyedan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.