Local over E Nishnabotna River
PoorClosed to trafficAudubon County, Iowa · 080351401 · Structure no. 000000000068410
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over E Nishnabotna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over E Nishnabotna River in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 101 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 1 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over E Nishnabotna River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Local over E Nishnabotna 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Local over E Nishnabotna River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over E Nishnabotna River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over E Nishnabotna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.