US Bridges

242 Avenue over Possum Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 069421902 · Structure no. 000000000160361

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

242 Avenue over Possum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 242 Avenue over Possum Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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Carries242 Avenue
CrossesPossum Creek
Location069421902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.72412, -95.69858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 242 Avenue over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 242 Avenue over Possum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 242 Avenue over Possum Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 242 Avenue over Possum Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 242 Avenue over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.