US Bridges

Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 082360302 · Structure no. 000000000093701

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 847 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDelta Ave
CrossesWest Nishnabotna River
Location082360302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.94051, -95.03471
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2022)
Projected traffic847 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Delta Ave over West Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.