270th ST over Lime Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 088103501 · Structure no. 000000000082421
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th ST over Lime Creek is a steel other carrying 270th ST over Lime Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 270th ST over Lime Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is 270th ST over Lime Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 270th ST over Lime Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 270th ST over Lime Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 270th ST over Lime Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.