US Bridges

J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch

Good

Page County, Iowa · 067380201 · Structure no. 000000000264571

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesJ 52 (270th St)
CrossesLong Branch
Location067380201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPage County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.65371, -95.17516
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns J 52 (270th St) over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.