Mulberry Ave over East Nodaway River
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, Iowa · 072333004 · Structure no. 000000000059900
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2020
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Ave over East Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mulberry Ave over East Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mulberry Ave over East Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry Ave 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 December 2020.
How much traffic does Mulberry Ave over East Nodaway River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Mulberry Ave over East Nodaway River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Ave over East Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.