Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux
PoorClosed to trafficPlymouth County, Iowa · 090431602 · Structure no. 000000000270610
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux is a steel truss - thru carrying Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Roosevelt Ave over W F Little Sioux?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.