240th Street over Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Iowa · 079411403 · Structure no. 000000000177870
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
240th Street over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 240th Street over Pigeon Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 240th Street over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 240th Street over Pigeon Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 240th Street over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 240th Street over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 240th Street over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.