US Bridges

221st Street over Over BNSF RR

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 072433304 · Structure no. 000000000035781

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

221st Street over Over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 221st Street over Over BNSF RR in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries221st Street
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location072433304
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00166, -95.80079
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2022)
Projected traffic847 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 221st Street over Over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 221st Street over Over BNSF RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 221st Street over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 221st Street over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 221st Street over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.