US Bridges

255th Street over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Page County, Iowa · 068382503 · Structure no. 000000000265880

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

255th Street over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 255th Street over Long Branch in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries255th Street
CrossesLong Branch
Location068382503
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPage County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67527, -95.15744
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 255th Street over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 255th Street over Long Branch 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 255th Street over Long Branch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 255th Street over Long Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 255th Street over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.