US Bridges

205th ST over Roberts Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 094052503 · Structure no. 000000000361711

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th ST over Roberts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 205th ST over Roberts Creek in Clayton 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries205th ST
CrossesRoberts Creek
Location094052503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.92842, -91.38394
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 205th ST over Roberts Creek built?

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

What condition is 205th ST over Roberts Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 205th ST over Roberts Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 205th ST over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 205th ST over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.