255th ST over Big Cedar Creek
GoodSac County, Iowa · 088352003 · Structure no. 000000000046601
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,008
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
255th ST over Big Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 255th ST over Big Cedar Creek in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 255th ST over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 255th ST over Big Cedar Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 255th ST over Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 255th ST over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 255th ST over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.