US Bridges

US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 1.0 MI S of Ia 83 · Structure no. 000000000043451

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59
CrossesE Br W Nishnabotna Rvr
Location1.0 MI S of Ia 83
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateIowa
Coordinates41.46145, -95.33684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length372 ft (113.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr?

The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over E Br W Nishnabotna Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.