US Bridges

265th ST over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Clayton County, Iowa · 093062907 · Structure no. 000000000120100

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

265th ST over Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 265th ST over Stream in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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Carries265th ST
CrossesStream
Location093062907
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83935, -91.56845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 265th ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 265th ST over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 265th ST over Stream carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 265th ST over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 265th ST over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.