190th Street over Brown Branch
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 072332101 · Structure no. 000000000059810
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 349
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
190th Street over Brown Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 190th Street over Brown Branch in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 190th Street over Brown Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 190th Street over Brown Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 190th Street over Brown Branch carry?
About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 190th Street over Brown Branch?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 190th Street over Brown Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.