US Bridges

240th ST over Sugar Creek

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Cedar County, Iowa · 080011801 · Structure no. 000000000102521

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th ST over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 240th ST over Sugar Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries240th ST
CrossesSugar Creek
Location080011801
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.7427, -91.00614
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240th ST over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th ST over Sugar Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 240th ST over Sugar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 240th ST over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 240th ST over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.