US Bridges

B 62 over Small

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 094483401 · Structure no. 000000000364655

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B 62 over Small is a steel culvert carrying B 62 over Small in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesB 62
CrossesSmall
Location094483401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.92365, -96.49774
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 B 62 over Small built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is B 62 over Small 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does B 62 over Small carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is B 62 over Small?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns B 62 over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.