US Bridges

250th ST over East Indian Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · W of Int W/ 670th Ave · Structure no. 000000000314611

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over East Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250th ST over East Indian Creek in Story 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries250th ST
CrossesEast Indian Creek
LocationW of Int W/ 670th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99369, -93.36915
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST over East Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is 250th ST over East Indian 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 250th ST over East Indian Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 250th ST over East Indian Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over East Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.