US Bridges

280th ST over Willow River

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 078440401 · Structure no. 000000000177651

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th ST over Willow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 280th ST over Willow River in Harrison 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries280th ST
CrossesWillow River
Location078440401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60302, -95.90298
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 280th ST over Willow River built?

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

What condition is 280th ST over Willow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 280th ST over Willow River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 280th ST over Willow River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 280th ST over Willow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.