US Bridges

Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E Nodaway River

PoorPosted for load

Adams County, Iowa · 073322404 · Structure no. 000000000060451

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesXavier Avenue
CrossesE. Fork E Nodaway River
Location073322404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.11417, -94.48032
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E Nodaway River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E 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 Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E Nodaway River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E Nodaway River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Xavier Avenue over E. Fork E Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.