US Bridges

220th Ave over Br of Chariton River

Fair

Lucas County, Iowa · 072222504 · Structure no. 000000000363500

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Ave over Br of Chariton River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 220th Ave over Br of Chariton River in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries220th Ave
CrossesBr of Chariton River
Location072222504
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01423, -93.32777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 220th Ave over Br of Chariton River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th Ave over Br of Chariton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 220th Ave over Br of Chariton River carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 220th Ave over Br of Chariton River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 220th Ave over Br of Chariton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.