US Bridges

H54 260th ST over BNSF RR

Good

Adams County, Iowa · 071351905 · Structure no. 000000000059341

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H54 260th ST over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H54 260th ST over BNSF RR in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesH54 260th ST
CrossesBNSF RR
Location071351905
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.93028, -94.9166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2022)
Projected traffic439 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H54 260th ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is H54 260th ST over BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does H54 260th ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is H54 260th ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns H54 260th ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.