Local - Wichita over Nodaway River
PoorCass County, Iowa · 074352903 · Structure no. 000000000097031
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - Wichita over Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local - Wichita over Nodaway River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 - Wichita over Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Local - Wichita over Nodaway 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local - Wichita over Nodaway River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local - Wichita over Nodaway River?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local - Wichita over Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.