Field Entrance over Small Stream
PoorShelby County, Iowa · 078373201 · Structure no. 000000000304120
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Field Entrance over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Field Entrance over Small Stream in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Field Entrance over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Field Entrance 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Field Entrance over Small Stream carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Field Entrance over Small Stream?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Field Entrance over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.