US Bridges

290th ST over Wolf Creek

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 086451103 · Structure no. 000000000350981

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th ST over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290th ST over Wolf Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries290th ST
CrossesWolf Creek
Location086451103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.28468, -96.04377
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th ST over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th ST over Wolf 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does 290th ST over Wolf Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 290th ST over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 290th ST over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.