Local RD over M Nodaway River
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Iowa · 071361405 · Structure no. 000000000254200
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over M Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local RD over M Nodaway River in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Local RD over M Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local RD over M Nodaway River 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 Local RD over M Nodaway River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over M Nodaway River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over M Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.