298th Ave over Plum Creek
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 088033204 · Structure no. 000000000139241
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
298th Ave over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 298th Ave over Plum Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 298th Ave over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is 298th Ave over Plum 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 298th Ave over Plum Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 298th Ave over Plum Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 298th Ave over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.