US Bridges

Ia 148 over West Nodaway River

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. S of Jct. 92 · Structure no. 000000000017891

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 148 over West Nodaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 148 over West Nodaway River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 148
CrossesWest Nodaway River
Location0.9 Mi. S of Jct. 92
RouteState Highway 148
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24539, -94.75797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 148 over West Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 148 over West Nodaway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 148 over West Nodaway River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 148 over West Nodaway River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 148 over West Nodaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.