US Bridges

240th Ave over Lindner Creek

Poor

Kossuth County, Iowa · 097273602 · Structure no. 000000000215721

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th Ave over Lindner Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 240th Ave over Lindner Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries240th Ave
CrossesLindner Creek
Location097273602
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.18357, -93.99007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic620 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240th Ave over Lindner Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th Ave over Lindner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 240th Ave over Lindner Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is 240th Ave over Lindner Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 240th Ave over Lindner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.