US Bridges

550th ST over Stream

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 073232103 · Structure no. 000000000227831

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

550th ST over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 550th ST over Stream in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries550th ST
CrossesStream
Location073232103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.11714, -93.50404
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 550th ST over Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 550th ST over Stream 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 550th ST over Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 550th ST over Stream?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 550th ST over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.