US Bridges

1400th ST over W Nishnabotna River

Good

Shelby County, Iowa · 1400th ST W of Orange RD · Structure no. 000000000306321

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1400th ST over W Nishnabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1400th ST over W Nishnabotna River in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1400th ST
CrossesW Nishnabotna River
Location1400th ST W of Orange RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70328, -95.26734
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic82 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 1400th ST over W Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1400th ST over W Nishnabotna 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 2022.

How much traffic does 1400th ST over W Nishnabotna River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1400th ST over W Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1400th ST over W Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.