US Bridges

205 TH over Stream

Fair

Greene County, Iowa · 084302503 · Structure no. 000000000162550

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205 TH over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 205 TH over Stream in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 6 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries205 TH
CrossesStream
Location084302503
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05606, -94.28322
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 205 TH over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 205 TH over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does 205 TH over Stream carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 205 TH over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 205 TH over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.