US Bridges

290th Street over US 218

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 346 · Structure no. 000000000608235

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th Street over US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290th Street over US 218 in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries290th Street
CrossesUS 218
Location1.2 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 346
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.93622, -92.54499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th Street over US 218 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th Street over US 218 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 290th Street over US 218 carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 290th Street over US 218?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 290th Street over US 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.