US Bridges

410 140th ST over Boone River

PoorPosted for load

Hancock County, Iowa · 094261501 · Structure no. 000000000172940

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

410 140th ST over Boone River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying 410 140th ST over Boone River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries410 140th ST
CrossesBoone River
Location094261501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96609, -93.91036
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 410 140th ST over Boone River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is 410 140th ST over Boone River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 410 140th ST over Boone River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 410 140th ST over Boone River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 410 140th ST over Boone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.