FM 260th Ave over Penns Branch
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 088041102 · Structure no. 000000000140731
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 260th Ave over Penns Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 260th Ave over Penns Branch in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 260th Ave over Penns Branch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 260th 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 260th Ave over Penns Branch carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 260th Ave over Penns Branch?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM 260th Ave over Penns Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.