US Bridges

1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River

Fair

Hancock County, Iowa · 095243601 · Structure no. 000000000173361

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1840 170th ST
CrossesE Br Iowa River
Location095243601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00925, -93.62812
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2022)
Projected traffic649 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1840 170th ST over E Br Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.