US Bridges

Local 250th ST over Pine CR

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088082003 · Structure no. 000000000081991

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 250th ST over Pine CR is a steel continuous other carrying Local 250th ST over Pine CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 250th ST
CrossesPine CR
Location088082003
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42931, -91.79993
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 250th ST over Pine CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 250th ST over Pine CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local 250th ST over Pine CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 250th ST over Pine CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local 250th ST over Pine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.