Local over Small Stream
PoorClosed to trafficSioux County, Iowa · 097471302 · Structure no. 000000000313201
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Small Stream in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Local 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Small Stream carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Small Stream?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.