290th Street over Buchanan Creek
FairPage County, Iowa · 067361503 · Structure no. 000000000264151
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
290th Street over Buchanan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290th Street over Buchanan Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 290th Street over Buchanan Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 290th Street over Buchanan Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does 290th Street over Buchanan Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 290th Street over Buchanan Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 290th Street over Buchanan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.