FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E22 61ST ST

Carrying E22 61ST ST over STEIN CREEK

085123101, Benton, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E22 61ST ST

The E22 61ST ST bridge in Benton, Iowa carries E22 61ST ST over STEIN CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.

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

How E22 61ST ST compares

▲ 13.8
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Iowa bridges
327
Bridges in Benton · 77 in Poor condition
E22 61ST ST 44.7 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000072931

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E22 61ST 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 E22 61ST ST against other structures in Benton 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 E22 61ST ST?

E22 61ST ST in Benton, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E22 61ST ST inspected?

E22 61ST 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 340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E22 61ST ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for E22 61ST ST?

E22 61ST ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E22 61ST ST?

E22 61ST ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E22 61ST ST and does age affect safety?

E22 61ST ST was built in 2015, making it 11 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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