US Bridges

220 Street over Horse Creek

Poor

Fremont County, Iowa · 068431103 · Structure no. 000000000159600

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Street over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220 Street over Horse Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Carries220 Street
CrossesHorse Creek
Location068431103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.72901, -95.74077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2021)
Projected traffic214 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 Street over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220 Street over Horse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 220 Street over Horse Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 220 Street over Horse Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Street over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.