Elk Ave over Branch Nodaway River
GoodAdair County, Iowa · 77332609 · Structure no. 000000000058451
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Ave over Branch Nodaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Ave over Branch Nodaway River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Ave over Branch Nodaway River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Ave 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Ave over Branch Nodaway River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Elk Ave over Branch Nodaway River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Ave over Branch Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.