US Bridges

290th ST over Norsky Creek

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · .50 MI S NW Cor 5-85-38 · Structure no. 000000000130071

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th ST over Norsky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290th ST over Norsky Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries290th ST
CrossesNorsky Creek
Location.50 MI S NW Cor 5-85-38
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20343, -95.30396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 ST over Norsky Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th ST over Norsky 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 ST over Norsky Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 290th ST over Norsky Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 290th ST over Norsky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.