US Bridges

L 22 over Small

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 097433402 · Structure no. 000000000364875

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L 22 over Small is a concrete culvert carrying L 22 over Small in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesL 22
CrossesSmall
Location097433402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.17456, -95.92117
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks27%
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 L 22 over Small built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is L 22 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does L 22 over Small carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is L 22 over Small?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns L 22 over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.