US Bridges

260th ST over Albertson Creek

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 098473501 · Structure no. 000000000229231

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th ST over Albertson Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 260th ST over Albertson 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries260th ST
CrossesAlbertson Creek
Location098473501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.27251, -96.36054
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 260th ST over Albertson Creek built?

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

What condition is 260th ST over Albertson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 260th ST over Albertson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 260th ST over Albertson Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 260th ST over Albertson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.