US Bridges

220th ST over Plum Creek

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 098480504 · Structure no. 000000000229331

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th ST over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 220th ST over Plum Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries220th ST
CrossesPlum Creek
Location098480504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.3324, -96.52862
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 220th ST over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th ST over Plum 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 2023.

How much traffic does 220th ST over Plum Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 220th ST over Plum Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 220th ST over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.