Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Iowa · 074333602 · Structure no. 000000000055530
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch Middle Nodaway R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.