US Bridges

Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. S of SR L26 · Structure no. 000000000609240

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 60 SB
CrossesLittle Floyd River
Location0.4 Mi. S of SR L26
RouteState Highway 60
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15695, -95.86724
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2022)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 60 SB over Little Floyd River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.