US Bridges

140th ST NE over Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081071603 · Structure no. 000000000205641

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
663
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST NE over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th ST NE over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 663 vehicles a day, projected to reach 663 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries140th ST NE
CrossesStream
Location081071603
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83326, -91.65727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2021)
Projected traffic663 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 140th ST NE over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST NE over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 140th ST NE over Stream carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 140th ST NE over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 140th ST NE over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.