US Bridges

A34 210th ST over Kelly Creek

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 098460401 · Structure no. 000000000034671

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A34 210th ST over Kelly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying A34 210th ST over Kelly Creek in Lyon 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesA34 210th ST
CrossesKelly Creek
Location098460401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.34606, -96.28207
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2022)
Projected traffic698 by 2041
Trucks24%
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 A34 210th ST over Kelly Creek built?

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

What condition is A34 210th ST over Kelly 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does A34 210th ST over Kelly Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is A34 210th ST over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns A34 210th ST over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.