US Bridges

Local 240th ST over Lime CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088101401 · Structure no. 000000000082290

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 240th ST over Lime CR is a steel culvert carrying Local 240th ST over Lime CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 240th ST
CrossesLime CR
Location088101401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44259, -91.98119
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 240th ST over Lime CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 240th ST over Lime 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 2022.

How much traffic does Local 240th ST over Lime CR carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local 240th ST over Lime CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Local 240th ST over Lime CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.