US Bridges

FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 096361608 · Structure no. 000000000116681

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,623
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,623 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,623 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 240th Ave
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location096361608
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13315, -95.11211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,623 (2022)
Projected traffic2,623 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River carry?

About 2,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 240th Ave over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.