US Bridges

D-25 over Small Natural Stream

Poor

Woodbury County, Iowa · 088472408 · Structure no. 000000000053490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-25 over Small Natural Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D-25 over Small Natural Stream in Woodbury 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 1,207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,207 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesD-25
CrossesSmall Natural Stream
Location088472408
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41677, -96.26316
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2022)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 D-25 over Small Natural Stream built?

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

What condition is D-25 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does D-25 over Small Natural Stream carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is D-25 over Small Natural Stream?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns D-25 over Small Natural Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.