US Bridges

120 Street over West Nishnabotna River

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 070411703 · Structure no. 000000000025531

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120 Street over West Nishnabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120 Street over West Nishnabotna River in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2043. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries120 Street
CrossesWest Nishnabotna River
Location070411703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.87321, -95.58124
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2022)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 120 Street over West Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120 Street over West 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 120 Street over West Nishnabotna River carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 120 Street over West Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 120 Street over West Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.