US Bridges

380th over Shellrock River

Good

Worth County, Iowa · 098201303 · Structure no. 000000000355630

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

380th over Shellrock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 380th over Shellrock River in Worth 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Carries380th
CrossesShellrock River
Location098201303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.3132, -93.14812
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 380th over Shellrock River built?

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

What condition is 380th over Shellrock 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 380th over Shellrock River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 380th over Shellrock River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 380th over Shellrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.