US Bridges

Local over W Br Little Sioux River

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 089442905 · Structure no. 000000000503786

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over W Br Little Sioux River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over W Br Little Sioux River in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesW Br Little Sioux River
Location089442905
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49305, -96.07591
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic110 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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over W Br Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over W Br Little Sioux 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local over W Br Little Sioux River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over W Br Little Sioux River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local over W Br Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.