US Bridges

Local over Nodaway River Ditch

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Iowa · 070350705 · Structure no. 000000000324020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Nodaway River Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Nodaway River Ditch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesNodaway River Ditch
Location070350705
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.87378, -94.91032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Nodaway River Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Nodaway River Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Nodaway River Ditch carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Nodaway River Ditch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Nodaway River Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.