Vale RD over Nichols CR
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Iowa · 100112704 · Structure no. 000000000183610
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vale RD over Nichols CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vale RD over Nichols CR in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vale RD over Nichols CR built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vale RD over Nichols CR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Vale RD over Nichols CR carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Vale RD over Nichols CR?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Vale RD over Nichols CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.