US Bridges

Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough

Fair

Sioux County, Iowa · 095442804 · Structure no. 000000000310061

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,610
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,610 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Ave.N
CrossesOrange City Slough
Location095442804
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySioux County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.02144, -96.05676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2022)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Ave.N over Orange City Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.