US Bridges

320th ST over Clear Creek

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 082202903 · Structure no. 000000000242251

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320th ST over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 320th ST over Clear Creek in Marshall 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 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries320th ST
CrossesClear Creek
Location082202903
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89173, -93.20675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 320th ST over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is 320th ST over Clear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 320th ST over Clear Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 320th ST over Clear Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 320th ST over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.