US Bridges

220th Street over Cherry Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 081E40101 · Structure no. 000000000122371

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Street over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 220th Street over Cherry Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries220th Street
CrossesCherry Creek
Location081E40101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.85897, -90.43884
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 220th Street over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th Street over Cherry 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does 220th Street over Cherry Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 220th Street over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 220th Street over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.