US Bridges

310th Street over Stream

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · 087102301 · Structure no. 000000000365045

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th Street over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 310th Street over Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Carries310th Street
CrossesStream
Location087102301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.34084, -91.98401
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 310th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310th Street over Stream 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 310th Street over Stream carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 310th Street over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 310th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.