US Bridges

Local over Branch Nodaway River

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 076331701 · Structure no. 000000000057261

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Branch Nodaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch Nodaway River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBranch Nodaway River
Location076331701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.38877, -94.67851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Branch Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Branch Nodaway River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local over Branch Nodaway River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Branch Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.