US Bridges

11th ST over Floyd River

Poor

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010540

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,523
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th ST over Floyd River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th ST over Floyd River in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 3,523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,523 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries11th ST
CrossesFloyd River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50193, -96.38535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,523 (2021)
Projected traffic3,523 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th ST over Floyd River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th ST over Floyd River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 11th ST over Floyd River carry?

About 3,523 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 11th ST over Floyd River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 11th ST over Floyd River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.