LANCER AVE
Carrying LANCER AVE over SMALL NATURAL STREAM
099172406, Mitchell, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LANCER AVE
The LANCER AVE bridge in Mitchell, Iowa carries LANCER AVE over SMALL NATURAL STREAM. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1958, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,011 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LANCER AVE compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Last Reconstructed
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,011 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000036610
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
LANCER AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LANCER AVE against other structures in Mitchell 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 LANCER AVE?
LANCER AVE in Mitchell, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LANCER AVE inspected?
LANCER AVE'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 1,011 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LANCER AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LANCER AVE?
LANCER AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LANCER AVE?
LANCER AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LANCER AVE and does age affect safety?
LANCER AVE was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1958.
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.
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