US Bridges

Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll)

FairPosted for load

Mills County, Iowa · Nebraska State Line · Structure no. 000000000036100

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,969 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,174
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll) is a steel truss - thru carrying Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll) in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,174 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,174 by 2043. The structure is 1,969 ft (600.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBunge Ave
CrossesMissouri River (toll)
LocationNebraska State Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.13815, -95.88018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,969 ft (600.2 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,174 (2022)
Projected traffic2,174 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll) 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 Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll) carry?

About 2,174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll)?

The structure is 1,969 ft (600.2 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bunge Ave over Missouri River (toll)?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).