US Bridges

L66 340th ST over Iais RR

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 076412302 · Structure no. 000000000288451

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L66 340th ST over Iais RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L66 340th ST over Iais RR in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesL66 340th ST
CrossesIais RR
Location076412302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.37371, -95.53656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L66 340th ST over Iais RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is L66 340th ST over Iais RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does L66 340th ST over Iais RR carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is L66 340th ST over Iais RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L66 340th ST over Iais RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.