US Bridges

Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna River

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 077362704 · Structure no. 000000000101081

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal/Grt River
CrossesNishnabotna River
Location077362704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.43464, -94.97923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks33%
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local/Grt River over Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.