FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

B15 330TH ST

Carrying B15 330TH ST over SPRING CREEK

097200903, Cerro Gordo, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: B15 330TH ST

The B15 330TH ST bridge in Cerro Gordo, Iowa carries B15 330TH ST over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.2 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 570 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How B15 330TH ST compares

▼ 6.7
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Iowa bridges
210
Bridges in Cerro Gordo · 12 in Poor condition
B15 330TH ST 24.2 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.4
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.2 m (122 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
570 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000019140

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether B15 330TH ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare B15 330TH ST against other structures in Cerro Gordo and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for B15 330TH ST?

B15 330TH ST in Cerro Gordo, Iowa has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is B15 330TH ST inspected?

B15 330TH ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 570 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. B15 330TH ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for B15 330TH ST?

B15 330TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining B15 330TH ST?

B15 330TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is B15 330TH ST and does age affect safety?

B15 330TH ST was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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