US Bridges

190th Street over East Nodaway River

PoorClosed to traffic

Adams County, Iowa · 072331303 · Structure no. 000000000059741

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th Street over East Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying 190th Street over East Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries190th Street
CrossesEast Nodaway River
Location072331303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02896, -94.6017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th Street over East Nodaway River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th Street 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 190th Street over East Nodaway River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 190th Street over East Nodaway River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 190th Street over East Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.