Local over Ocheyedan River
PoorPosted for loadOsceola County, Iowa · 100412501 · Structure no. 000000000263750
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 86 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Ocheyedan River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Ocheyedan River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Local over Ocheyedan River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Ocheyedan River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Ocheyedan River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Ocheyedan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.