US Bridges

Ia 148 over Middle Nodaway River

Good

Adams County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. S of Jct. SR H-20 · Structure no. 000000000013430

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 148 over Middle Nodaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 148 over Middle Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIa 148
CrossesMiddle Nodaway River
Location1.8 Mi. S of Jct. SR H-20
RouteState Highway 148
StateIowa
Coordinates41.09644, -94.75718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 148 over Middle Nodaway River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 148 over Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 148 over Middle Nodaway River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 148 over Middle Nodaway River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 148 over Middle Nodaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.