US Bridges

Ia 140 over Stream

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. S of S JCT SR C66 · Structure no. 000000000040061

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 140 over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 140 over Stream in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 140
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mi. S of S JCT SR C66
RouteState Highway 140
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58533, -95.96734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2022)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 140 over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 140 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 140 over Stream carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 140 over Stream?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 140 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.