US Bridges

320 TH over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Iowa · 082322801 · Structure no. 000000000161980

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320 TH over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 320 TH over Stream in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries320 TH
CrossesStream
Location082322801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89207, -94.58663
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 320 TH over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 320 TH over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 320 TH over Stream carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 320 TH over Stream?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 320 TH over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.