US Bridges

195th Street over Floyd River

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 092451907 · Structure no. 000000000274661

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195th Street over Floyd River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 195th Street over Floyd River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries195th Street
CrossesFloyd River
Location092451907
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77142, -96.20278
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 195th Street over Floyd River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 195th Street over Floyd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 195th Street over Floyd River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 195th Street over Floyd River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 195th Street over Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.