120th ST over Stream
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 093161401 · Structure no. 000000000089391
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 126 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
120th ST over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th ST over Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 120th ST over Stream built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 120th ST over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 120th ST over Stream carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 120th ST over Stream?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 120th ST over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.