US Bridges

205th St. over Stream

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E42703 · Structure no. 000000000123851

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th St. over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 205th St. over Stream in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries205th St.
CrossesStream
Location082E42703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.88056, -90.47931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 205th St. over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 205th St. over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does 205th St. over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 205th St. over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 205th St. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.