US Bridges

740th ST over Nodaway River

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 074343302 · Structure no. 000000000097991

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

740th ST over Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 740th ST over Nodaway River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries740th ST
CrossesNodaway River
Location074343302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.25008, -94.77702
Functional classRural Local

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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 740th ST over Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 740th ST over 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 740th ST over Nodaway River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 740th ST over Nodaway River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 740th ST over Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.