US Bridges

US 75 over W Fork Floyd River

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 0.1 MI N of Jct. Ia 10 · Structure no. 000000000048401

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over W Fork Floyd River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over W Fork Floyd River in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesW Fork Floyd River
Location0.1 MI N of Jct. Ia 10
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99837, -96.17551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over W Fork Floyd River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over W Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over W Fork Floyd River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over W Fork Floyd River?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over W Fork Floyd River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.