Walnut Avenue over E Fork E Nodaway River
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 073322604 · Structure no. 000000000060471
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Avenue over E Fork E Nodaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Avenue over E Fork E Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Walnut Avenue over E Fork E Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Avenue over E Fork E 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Avenue over E Fork E Nodaway River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Walnut Avenue over E Fork E Nodaway River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Avenue over E Fork E Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.