US Bridges

H54 265th ST over West Nodaway

Good

Montgomery County, Iowa · 071362803 · Structure no. 000000000254331

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H54 265th ST over West Nodaway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H54 265th ST over West Nodaway in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesH54 265th ST
CrossesWest Nodaway
Location071362803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.9225, -94.99544
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H54 265th ST over West Nodaway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is H54 265th ST over West Nodaway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does H54 265th ST over West Nodaway carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is H54 265th ST over West Nodaway?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns H54 265th ST over West Nodaway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.