Birch Avenue over Nodaway River
FairAdams County, Iowa · 071351706 · Structure no. 000000000013441
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Avenue over Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Avenue over Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Birch Avenue over Nodaway River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Avenue over Nodaway River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Avenue over Nodaway River carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Birch Avenue over Nodaway River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Avenue over Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.