US Bridges

290th ST over Mason Creek

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 080E32101 · Structure no. 000000000303521

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th ST over Mason Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290th ST over Mason Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries290th ST
CrossesMason Creek
Location080E32101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.72775, -90.62184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th ST over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th ST over Mason 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 290th ST over Mason Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 290th ST over Mason Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 290th ST over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.