US Bridges

170th ST over Boone River

Good

Hancock County, Iowa · 095263103 · Structure no. 000000000173701

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170th ST over Boone River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 170th ST over Boone River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries170th ST
CrossesBoone River
Location095263103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00879, -93.95165
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 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 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 170th ST over Boone River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170th ST over Boone River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 170th ST over Boone River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 170th ST over Boone River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 170th ST over Boone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.