216th Street over Snake Creek
PoorPage County, Iowa · 069373103 · Structure no. 000000000266820
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
216th Street over Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 216th Street over Snake Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 216th Street over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 216th Street over Snake 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 2022.
How much traffic does 216th Street over Snake Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 216th Street over Snake Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 216th Street over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.