Local over E Branch W. Nish. River
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Iowa · 801337 · Structure no. 000000000305990
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over E Branch W. Nish. River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over E Branch W. Nish. River in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over E Branch W. Nish. River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over E Branch W. Nish. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over E Branch W. Nish. River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over E Branch W. Nish. River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over E Branch W. Nish. River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.