222nd ST over West Beaver Creek
PoorGreene County, Iowa · 083290303 · Structure no. 000000000162070
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
222nd ST over West Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying 222nd ST over West Beaver Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 222nd ST over West Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is 222nd ST over West Beaver 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 222nd ST over West Beaver Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 222nd ST over West Beaver Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 222nd ST over West Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.