US Bridges

250th ST over Eagle Creek

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Wright County, Iowa · 091252101 · Structure no. 000000000357671

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250th ST over Eagle Creek in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries250th ST
CrossesEagle Creek
Location091252101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWright County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.68805, -93.79797
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 250th ST over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST over Eagle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 250th ST over Eagle Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 250th ST over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.