US Bridges

320th Street over Nodaway River

Good

Page County, Iowa · 067363003 · Structure no. 000000000264341

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320th Street over Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 320th Street over Nodaway River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries320th Street
CrossesNodaway River
Location067363003
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.57926, -95.02327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 320th Street over Nodaway River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 320th Street over 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 320th Street over Nodaway River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is 320th Street over Nodaway River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 320th Street over Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.