US Bridges

Local over W Fk W Nishnabotna River

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Iowa · 083372302 · Structure no. 000000000127371

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over W Fk W Nishnabotna River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over W Fk W Nishnabotna River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesW Fk W Nishnabotna River
Location083372302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99067, -95.13079
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks9%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over W Fk W Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over W Fk W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over W Fk W Nishnabotna River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Local over W Fk W Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over W Fk W Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.