US Bridges

Local 250th ST over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088082301 · Structure no. 000000000082051

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 250th ST over Small Stream is a steel other carrying Local 250th ST over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal 250th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088082301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42858, -91.74875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local 250th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 250th ST over Small 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local 250th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local 250th ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 250th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.