US Bridges

200th ST over Br Crane Creek

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 097121701 · Structure no. 000000000181801

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th ST over Br Crane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 200th ST over Br Crane Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries200th ST
CrossesBr Crane Creek
Location097121701
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22785, -92.28631
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 200th ST over Br Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th ST over Br Crane Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does 200th ST over Br Crane Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 200th ST over Br Crane Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 200th ST over Br Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.