US Bridges

W Main ST over Small Natural Stream

Poor

Warren County, Iowa · 074222801 · Structure no. 000000000051170

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST over Small Natural Stream is a concrete slab carrying W Main ST over Small Natural Stream in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesW Main ST
CrossesSmall Natural Stream
Location074222801
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.18956, -93.38894
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2022)
Projected traffic643 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$495,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Main ST over Small Natural Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Main ST over Small Natural 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Main ST over Small Natural Stream carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over Small Natural Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over Small Natural Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.