US Bridges

G53 Tucson RD over Br W Nodaway River

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 074350901 · Structure no. 000000000096901

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G53 Tucson RD over Br W Nodaway River is a concrete continuous slab carrying G53 Tucson RD over Br W Nodaway River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG53 Tucson RD
CrossesBr W Nodaway River
Location074350901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23057, -94.87749
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was G53 Tucson RD over Br W Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is G53 Tucson RD over Br W 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does G53 Tucson RD over Br W Nodaway River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is G53 Tucson RD over Br W Nodaway River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns G53 Tucson RD over Br W Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.