US Bridges

FM 220 Ave over Lime Creek

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 087041908 · Structure no. 000000000139601

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 220 Ave over Lime Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 220 Ave over Lime Creek in Delaware 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 220 Ave
CrossesLime Creek
Location087041908
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.33468, -91.36351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM 220 Ave over Lime Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 220 Ave over Lime 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 220 Ave over Lime Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM 220 Ave over Lime Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 220 Ave over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.