FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL

Carrying LOCAL over SMALL

095430502, Sioux, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL

The LOCAL bridge in Sioux, Iowa carries LOCAL over SMALL. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LOCAL compares

▲ 69.0
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Iowa bridges
429
Bridges in Sioux · 10 in Poor condition
LOCAL 99.9 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000309731

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LOCAL against other structures in Sioux and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LOCAL?

LOCAL in Sioux, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL inspected?

LOCAL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 26 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOCAL?

LOCAL has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL?

LOCAL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL and does age affect safety?

LOCAL was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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