US Bridges

310th Street over West Mill Creek

Poor

Page County, Iowa · 067382501 · Structure no. 000000000039061

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th Street over West Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 310th Street over West Mill Creek in Page 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries310th Street
CrossesWest Mill Creek
Location067382501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59523, -95.15091
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2022)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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 310th Street over West Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is 310th Street over West Mill Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 310th Street over West Mill Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 310th Street over West Mill Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 310th Street over West Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.