US Bridges

Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River

Fair

Adair County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 25 · Structure no. 000000000013040

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesIa 92
CrossesMiddle Nodaway River
Location2.4 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 25
RouteState Highway 92
StateIowa
Coordinates41.30191, -94.50042
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over Middle Nodaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.