Orange Avenue over East Nodaway River
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 072332702 · Structure no. 000000000059850
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Avenue over East Nodaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orange Avenue over East Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orange Avenue over East Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orange Avenue over East 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 2023.
How much traffic does Orange Avenue over East Nodaway River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Orange Avenue over East Nodaway River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Avenue over East Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.