US Bridges

140th ST over Honey Creek

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Iowa County, Iowa · 081122203 · Structure no. 000000000191691

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140th ST over Honey Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries140th ST
CrossesHoney Creek
Location081122203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIowa County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80642, -92.23548
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 140th ST over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over Honey 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does 140th ST over Honey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 140th ST over Honey Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 140th ST over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.