248th ST over East Br Indian Creek
PoorClosed to trafficStory County, Iowa · 083221403 · Structure no. 000000000314570
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
248th ST over East Br Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 248th ST over East Br Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 89 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 248th ST over East Br Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is 248th ST over East Br Indian 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does 248th ST over East Br Indian Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 248th ST over East Br Indian Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 248th ST over East Br Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.