US Bridges

250 Street over W Nishwabotna River

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 068413001 · Structure no. 000000000025441

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Street over W Nishwabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250 Street over W Nishwabotna River in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Carries250 Street
CrossesW Nishwabotna River
Location068413001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.68708, -95.60052
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2022)
Projected traffic866 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250 Street over W Nishwabotna River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 Street over W Nishwabotna 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 250 Street over W Nishwabotna River carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 250 Street over W Nishwabotna River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Street over W Nishwabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.