US Bridges

290th Ave over Deep Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000125371

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th Ave over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290th Ave over Deep Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries290th Ave
CrossesDeep Creek
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.95982, -90.52903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 290th Ave over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th Ave over Deep 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 290th Ave over Deep Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 290th Ave over Deep Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 290th Ave over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.