220th Street over Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077432602 · Structure no. 000000000290810
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
220th Street over Pigeon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 220th Street over Pigeon Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 100 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 220th Street over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is 220th Street over Pigeon Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 220th Street over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 220th Street over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 220th Street over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.