140th Street over East Nodaway River
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 073322801 · Structure no. 000000000060481
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
140th Street over East Nodaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th Street over East Nodaway River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 140th Street over East Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is 140th 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 140th Street over East Nodaway River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 140th Street over East Nodaway River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 140th Street over East Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.