Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 068313004 · Structure no. 000000000046480
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 289
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 289 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream carry?
About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ia HWY 25 over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.