S23 200TH AVE
Carrying S23 200TH AVE over STONY FORK
073221104, Lucas, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S23 200TH AVE
The S23 200TH AVE bridge in Lucas, Iowa carries S23 200TH AVE over STONY FORK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S23 200TH AVE compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000227468
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
S23 200TH AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare S23 200TH AVE against other structures in Lucas and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for S23 200TH AVE?
S23 200TH AVE in Lucas, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S23 200TH AVE inspected?
S23 200TH AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S23 200TH AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S23 200TH AVE?
S23 200TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S23 200TH AVE?
S23 200TH AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is S23 200TH AVE and does age affect safety?
S23 200TH AVE was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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