US Bridges

Local So.Cherry over Small Stream

Poor

Union County, Iowa · 072301802 · Structure no. 000000000325920

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local So.Cherry over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local So.Cherry over Small Stream in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal So.Cherry
CrossesSmall Stream
Location072301802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.03983, -94.35681
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local So.Cherry over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local So.Cherry 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Local So.Cherry over Small Stream carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Local So.Cherry over Small Stream?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local So.Cherry over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.