Third ST over Middle Nodaway
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Iowa · 071362601 · Structure no. 000000000011520
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 415
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third ST over Middle Nodaway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third ST over Middle Nodaway in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 86 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third ST over Middle Nodaway built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Third ST over Middle Nodaway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Third ST over Middle Nodaway carry?
About 415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Third ST over Middle Nodaway?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Third ST over Middle Nodaway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.