US Bridges

250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 0.7 MI E of N54 on 250th · Structure no. 000000000056371

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries250th ST
CrossesW Fork Nodaway River
Location0.7 MI E of N54 on 250th
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.2875, -94.62895
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over W Fork Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.