240th Place over Skunk River Overflow
FairMarion County, Iowa · 077181403 · Structure no. 000000000240950
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
240th Place over Skunk River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 240th Place over Skunk River Overflow in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 79 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 240th Place over Skunk River Overflow built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is 240th Place over Skunk River Overflow 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 240th Place over Skunk River Overflow carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is 240th Place over Skunk River Overflow?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 240th Place over Skunk River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.