280th Street over West Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · 067370701 · Structure no. 000000000264400
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
280th Street over West Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280th Street over West Mill Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 280th Street over West Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is 280th 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 280th Street over West Mill Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 280th Street over West Mill Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 280th Street over West Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.