Tulip Avenue over East Nodaway River
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 072320902 · Structure no. 000000000059421
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tulip Avenue over East Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Tulip Avenue over East Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tulip Avenue over East Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tulip Avenue over East 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Tulip Avenue over East Nodaway River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Tulip Avenue over East Nodaway River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Tulip Avenue over East Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.