140th Ave over Five Mile Creek
GoodLucas County, Iowa · 071233502 · Structure no. 000000000225961
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
140th Ave over Five Mile Creek is a steel slab carrying 140th Ave over Five Mile Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 140th Ave over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is 140th Ave over Five Mile 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 140th Ave over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 140th Ave over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 140th Ave over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.