US Bridges

150th ST over Burnett CR

Poor

Marshall County, Iowa · 085173301 · Structure no. 000000000244050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th ST over Burnett CR is a steel culvert carrying 150th ST over Burnett CR in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries150th ST
CrossesBurnett CR
Location085173301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13781, -92.84231
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th ST over Burnett CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th ST over Burnett CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 150th ST over Burnett CR carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 150th ST over Burnett CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 150th ST over Burnett CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.