US Bridges

Ia 404 NB over Floyd River

Fair

Plymouth County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000039631

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 404 NB over Floyd River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 404 NB over Floyd River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 404 NB
CrossesFloyd River
Location0.4 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 3
RouteState Highway 404
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80005, -96.17412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 404 NB over Floyd River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 404 NB over Floyd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 404 NB over Floyd River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ia 404 NB over Floyd River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 404 NB over Floyd River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.