215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek
FairJones County, Iowa · 086041903 · Structure no. 000000000209270
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is 215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 215th St. over Branch of Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.