US Bridges

Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna River

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 082361701 · Structure no. 000000000093861

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 289 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCorp.Line RD
CrossesWest Nishnabotna River
Location082361701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.92098, -95.0552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic289 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna River carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Corp.Line RD over West Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.