US Bridges

215 TH over Stream

Good

Greene County, Iowa · 084313303 · Structure no. 000000000162781

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215 TH over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 215 TH over Stream in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries215 TH
CrossesStream
Location084313303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04152, -94.46852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 215 TH over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215 TH over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 215 TH over Stream carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 215 TH over Stream?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 215 TH over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.