US Bridges

140th ST over Lindsey Creek

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 090052801 · Structure no. 000000000142591

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over Lindsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140th ST over Lindsey Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries140th ST
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location090052801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58739, -91.44857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
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 140th ST over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over Lindsey 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 140th ST over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 140th ST over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 140th ST over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.