Local RD over West Nodaway River
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Iowa · 072362803 · Structure no. 000000000255160
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over West Nodaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local RD over West Nodaway River in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local RD over West Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local RD over West 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 West Nodaway River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local RD over West Nodaway River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over West Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.