Garfield ST over Drainage
PoorSioux County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000000160
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield ST over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield ST over Drainage in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, 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.
It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Garfield ST over Drainage built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garfield ST over Drainage 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Garfield ST over Drainage carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Garfield ST over Drainage?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield ST over Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.