J-31/185th ST over East Nodaway River
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · 069361307 · Structure no. 000000000266260
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J-31/185th ST over East Nodaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J-31/185th ST over East Nodaway River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J-31/185th ST over East Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is J-31/185th ST over East 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does J-31/185th ST over East Nodaway River carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is J-31/185th ST over East Nodaway River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns J-31/185th ST over East Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.