Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River
GoodMills County, Iowa · 073400901 · Structure no. 000000000246501
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 323 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 349
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River carry?
About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Fa-Brothers Ave over Nishnabotna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.