US Bridges

25th Street over Pioneer Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 083033303 · Structure no. 000000000206631

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Street over Pioneer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25th Street over Pioneer Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries25th Street
CrossesPioneer Creek
Location083033303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96127, -91.19773
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th Street over Pioneer Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Street over Pioneer 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 25th Street over Pioneer Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 25th Street over Pioneer Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Street over Pioneer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.