US Bridges

350th ST over Small Stream

PoorPosted for load

Sioux County, Iowa · 096441704 · Structure no. 000000000311430

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

350th ST over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 350th ST over Small Stream in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries350th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location096441704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14245, -96.07696
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 350th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 350th ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 350th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 350th ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 350th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.