190th ST over Ioway Creek
PoorClosed to trafficStory County, Iowa · 084242001 · Structure no. 000000000315580
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
190th ST over Ioway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST over Ioway Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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 3 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 190th ST over Ioway Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is 190th ST over Ioway 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 190th ST over Ioway Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 190th ST over Ioway Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 190th ST over Ioway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.