FM-250th Street over Platte River
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 071322401 · Structure no. 000000000058750
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM-250th Street over Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-250th Street over Platte River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM-250th Street over Platte River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM-250th Street over Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FM-250th Street over Platte River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM-250th Street over Platte River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM-250th Street over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.