250th Street over Stream
PoorPosted for loadPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074421704 · Structure no. 000000000284690
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
250th Street over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th Street over Stream in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 250th Street over Stream built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 250th Street over Stream 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 250th Street over Stream carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 250th Street over Stream?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 250th Street over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.