US Bridges

J53 265th ST over West Nodaway River

Good

Page County, Iowa · 068363107 · Structure no. 000000000265461

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J53 265th ST over West Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J53 265th ST over West Nodaway River in Page 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2042. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesJ53 265th ST
CrossesWest Nodaway River
Location068363107
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.65916, -95.02897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 length412 ft (125.6 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 traffic223 (2023)
Projected traffic223 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 J53 265th ST over West Nodaway River built?

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

What condition is J53 265th ST over West 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 J53 265th ST over West Nodaway River carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is J53 265th ST over West Nodaway River?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns J53 265th ST over West Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.