FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo Creek
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 098272402 · Structure no. 000000000216311
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 240th Ave over North Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.