US Bridges

R Ave over W Fk W Nishnabotna River

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 082273201 · Structure no. 000000000127461

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Ave over W Fk W Nishnabotna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Ave over W Fk W Nishnabotna River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesR Ave
CrossesW Fk W Nishnabotna River
Location082273201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96596, -95.17851
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R Ave over W Fk W Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does R Ave over W Fk W Nishnabotna River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is R Ave over W Fk W Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns R Ave over W Fk W Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.