US Bridges

F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River

Good

Shelby County, Iowa · LINDEN/F24 · Structure no. 000000000047891

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesF24 (linden Rd)
CrossesW Fork Nisnabotna River
LocationLINDEN/F24
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.78709, -95.32524
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2022)
Projected traffic488 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns F24 (linden Rd) over W Fork Nisnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.