235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 091481107 · Structure no. 000000000360880
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is 235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 235th ST over Broken Kettle Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.