Local 240 ST over Sand Creek
FairDelaware County, Iowa · 088061401 · Structure no. 000000000141151
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 240 ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 240 ST over Sand Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local 240 ST over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 240 ST over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local 240 ST over Sand Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local 240 ST over Sand Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local 240 ST over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.