240th Street over Saylings Creek
GoodAdams County, Iowa · 071321601 · Structure no. 000000000058671
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
240th Street over Saylings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 240th Street over Saylings Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 240th Street over Saylings Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is 240th Street over Saylings Creek 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does 240th Street over Saylings Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 240th Street over Saylings Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 240th Street over Saylings Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.