US Bridges

280th Street over East Nodaway River

Good

Page County, Iowa · 067360604 · Structure no. 000000000264031

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th Street over East Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280th Street over East Nodaway River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries280th Street
CrossesEast Nodaway River
Location067360604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.64211, -95.01029
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 280th Street over East Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280th Street over East Nodaway 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 280th Street over East Nodaway River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 280th Street over East Nodaway River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 280th Street over East Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.