Local over Middle Nodaway River
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Iowa · 076330701 · Structure no. 000000000057170
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Middle Nodaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Middle Nodaway River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 3 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Middle Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Local over Middle Nodaway River 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 Middle Nodaway River carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Middle Nodaway River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Middle Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.