US Bridges

190 Street over E Nishnabotna River

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 069402403 · Structure no. 000000000025401

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Street over E Nishnabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190 Street over E Nishnabotna River in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 847 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2043. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries190 Street
CrossesE Nishnabotna River
Location069402403
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.772, -95.40076
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2022)
Projected traffic847 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 190 Street over E Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190 Street over E Nishnabotna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 190 Street over E Nishnabotna River carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 190 Street over E Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 190 Street over E Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.