B Street over Middle Nodaway River
PoorAdams County, Iowa · 0723501201 · Structure no. 000000000000930
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
B Street over Middle Nodaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B Street over Middle Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 B Street over Middle Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is B Street 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does B Street over Middle Nodaway River carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is B Street over Middle Nodaway River?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns B Street over Middle Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.