270th ST over Crooked CR
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 080023203 · Structure no. 000000000102880
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th ST over Crooked CR is a steel truss - thru carrying 270th ST over Crooked CR in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 270th ST over Crooked CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is 270th ST over Crooked CR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 270th ST over Crooked CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 270th ST over Crooked CR?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 270th ST over Crooked CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.