US Bridges

NB Ia 60 over 450th Street

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 10 · Structure no. 000000000608840

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ia 60 over 450th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ia 60 over 450th Street 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 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNB Ia 60
Crosses450th Street
Location0.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 10
RouteState Highway 60
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99699, -95.99379
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2022)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Ia 60 over 450th Street built?

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

What condition is NB Ia 60 over 450th Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NB Ia 60 over 450th Street carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is NB Ia 60 over 450th Street?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ia 60 over 450th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.