US Bridges

260th Street over East Nodaway River

Fair

Page County, Iowa · 068363201 · Structure no. 000000000265481

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th Street over East Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 260th Street over East Nodaway River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries260th Street
CrossesEast Nodaway River
Location068363201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.66607, -94.99098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 260th Street over East Nodaway River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th Street over East Nodaway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does 260th Street over East Nodaway River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 260th Street over East Nodaway River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 260th Street over East Nodaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.