US Bridges

J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River

Good

Page County, Iowa · 070382701 · Structure no. 000000000268311

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
837
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJ 20 140th Street
CrossesWest Tarkio River
Location070382701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.8432, -95.20244
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2022)
Projected traffic837 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns J 20 140th Street over West Tarkio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.