US Bridges

370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow

Poor

Fremont County, Iowa · 069402908 · Structure no. 000000000025490

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 771 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries370 Avenue
CrossesE Nishna River Overflow
Location069402908
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74311, -95.47977
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2021)
Projected traffic771 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 370 Avenue over E Nishna River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.