D Avenue over Nishnabotna River
PoorClosed to trafficPage County, Iowa · 070392302 · Structure no. 000000000268530
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D Avenue over Nishnabotna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D Avenue over Nishnabotna River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2044. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D Avenue over Nishnabotna River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is D Avenue over Nishnabotna 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does D Avenue over Nishnabotna River carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is D Avenue over Nishnabotna River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns D Avenue over Nishnabotna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.