US Bridges

210 Street over Mule Slough

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 069433301 · Structure no. 000000000160601

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Street over Mule Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 210 Street over Mule Slough in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries210 Street
CrossesMule Slough
Location069433301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74379, -95.78719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 210 Street over Mule Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210 Street over Mule Slough 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 210 Street over Mule Slough carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is 210 Street over Mule Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 210 Street over Mule Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.