US Bridges

Loomis ST over East Nodaway River

Good

Adams County, Iowa · 071340300 · Structure no. 000000000002611

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomis ST over East Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loomis ST over East Nodaway River in Adams 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2045. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoomis ST
CrossesEast Nodaway River
Location071340300
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98291, -94.74082
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Loomis ST over East Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loomis ST over East 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Loomis ST over East Nodaway River carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loomis ST over East Nodaway River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Loomis ST over East Nodaway River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.