260th Ave over Plum Creek
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 089041402 · Structure no. 000000000141521
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
260th Ave over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 260th Ave over Plum Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 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 260th Ave over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 260th 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 260th Ave over Plum Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 260th Ave over Plum Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 260th Ave over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.