US Bridges

150th ST over Floyd River

PoorPosted for load

Plymouth County, Iowa · 093453403 · Structure no. 000000000276840

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th ST over Floyd River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150th ST over Floyd River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries150th ST
CrossesFloyd River
Location093453403
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83694, -96.15003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2044
Trucks38%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th ST over Floyd River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th ST over Floyd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 150th ST over Floyd River carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is 150th ST over Floyd River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 150th ST over Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.