242th St. over Unamed Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 094090607 · Structure no. 000000000152340
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
242th St. over Unamed Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 242th St. over Unamed Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 242th St. over Unamed Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 242th St. over Unamed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does 242th St. over Unamed Creek carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 242th St. over Unamed Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 242th St. over Unamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.