US Bridges

Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch

Good

Taylor County, Iowa · 070350601 · Structure no. 000000000323991

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAdams-Taylor ST
CrossesNodaway River Ditch
Location070350601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.90068, -94.91367
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Adams-Taylor ST over Nodaway River Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.