270th ST over So Branch Salt Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 084143401 · Structure no. 000000000318901
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th ST over So Branch Salt Creek is a steel slab carrying 270th ST over So Branch Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 270th ST over So Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is 270th ST over So Branch Salt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 270th ST over So Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 270th ST over So Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 270th ST over So Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.