US Bridges

250th Ave over Br of English Creek

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 073211502 · Structure no. 000000000227251

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th Ave over Br of English Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250th Ave over Br of English Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries250th Ave
CrossesBr of English Creek
Location073211502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.11936, -93.27018
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th Ave over Br of English Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th Ave over Br of English 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 2023.

How much traffic does 250th Ave over Br of English Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 250th Ave over Br of English Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 250th Ave over Br of English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.