A42 240th ST over Mud Creek
GoodLyon County, Iowa · 098462201 · Structure no. 000000000228821
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 698
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
A42 240th ST over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A42 240th ST over Mud Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was A42 240th ST over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is A42 240th ST over Mud 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 2022.
How much traffic does A42 240th ST over Mud Creek carry?
About 698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is A42 240th ST over Mud Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns A42 240th ST over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.