US 59 over Little Sioux River

Fair Condition53 years old4,510 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyCherokee
Location0.2 Mi. S Of SR C38
CarriesUS 59
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Coordinates42.74439, -95.55152

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length396.0 ft (120.7 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width64.6 ft (19.7 m)
Deck Area2377.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,510 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000019340

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