US Bridges

220th ST over Small Stream

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 220th St. West Union Ia · Structure no. 000000000152161

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th ST over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 220th ST over Small Stream in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Carries220th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location220th St. West Union Ia
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.94974, -91.82359
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 220th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th ST over Small Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 220th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 220th ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns 220th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.