US Bridges

Ia 140 over Stream

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 4.5 Mi. N of US 20 · Structure no. 000000000053211

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 140 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 140 over Stream in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 140
CrossesStream
Location4.5 Mi. N of US 20
RouteState Highway 140
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.53468, -96.03385
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 140 over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 140 over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 140 over Stream carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 140 over Stream?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 140 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.