US Bridges

D22 (220th St) over Pine Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088080403 · Structure no. 000000000015851

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D22 (220th St) over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D22 (220th St) over Pine Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesD22 (220th St)
CrossesPine Creek
Location088080403
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46827, -91.78563
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2021)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D22 (220th St) over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is D22 (220th St) over Pine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does D22 (220th St) over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is D22 (220th St) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns D22 (220th St) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.