US Bridges

245th Ave over Penns Branch

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 088040904 · Structure no. 000000000140711

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th Ave over Penns Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 245th Ave over Penns Branch in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries245th Ave
CrossesPenns Branch
Location088040904
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44766, -91.3157
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 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 245th Ave over Penns Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 245th Ave over Penns Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 245th Ave over Penns Branch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 245th Ave over Penns Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 245th Ave over Penns Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.