270th Street over West Tarkio Creek
FairPage County, Iowa · 067390401 · Structure no. 000000000264861
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th Street over West Tarkio Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270th Street over West Tarkio 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 270th Street over West Tarkio Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 270th Street over West Tarkio 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does 270th Street over West Tarkio Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 270th Street over West Tarkio Creek?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 270th Street over West Tarkio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.