US Bridges

Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna

Good

Shelby County, Iowa · 078391303 · Structure no. 000000000304551

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesE Branch W. Nishabotna
Location078391303
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55644, -95.28205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over E Branch W. Nishabotna?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.