Local - 740th over West Nodaway River
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 075343302 · Structure no. 000000000097981
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - 740th over West Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local - 740th over West Nodaway River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local - 740th over West Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local - 740th over West 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 - 740th over West Nodaway River carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Local - 740th over West Nodaway River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local - 740th over West Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.