US Bridges

250th ST over Stream

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 091122401 · Structure no. 000000000078731

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th ST over Stream in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries250th ST
CrossesStream
Location091122401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.68559, -92.21255
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST over Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST over Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 250th ST over Stream carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 250th ST over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.