US Bridges

J40 220th ST over Reeds Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Iowa · 068080301 · Structure no. 000000000327411

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J40 220th ST over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J40 220th ST over Reeds Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesJ40 220th ST
CrossesReeds Creek
Location068080301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.72571, -91.7617
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was J40 220th ST over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is J40 220th ST over Reeds 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does J40 220th ST over Reeds Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is J40 220th ST over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns J40 220th ST over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.