US Bridges

270th ST over Big Meadow Ck

Fair

Clay County, Iowa · 097350601 · Structure no. 000000000117181

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

270th ST over Big Meadow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 270th ST over Big Meadow Ck in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries270th ST
CrossesBig Meadow Ck
Location097350601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.2553, -95.0224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 270th ST over Big Meadow Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270th ST over Big Meadow Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 270th ST over Big Meadow Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 270th ST over Big Meadow Ck?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 270th ST over Big Meadow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.