FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HILTON AVE

Carrying HILTON AVE over BIKE TRAIL

091130804, Bremer, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HILTON AVE

The HILTON AVE bridge in Bremer, Iowa carries HILTON AVE over BIKE TRAIL. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 137 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 57.8 metric tons.

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

How HILTON AVE compares

▲ 26.9
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Iowa bridges
220
Bridges in Bremer · 22 in Poor condition
HILTON AVE 57.8 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
137 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000078851

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 HILTON AVE 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 HILTON AVE against other structures in Bremer 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 HILTON AVE?

HILTON AVE in Bremer, Iowa has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HILTON AVE inspected?

HILTON 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 137 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HILTON AVE 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 HILTON AVE?

HILTON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HILTON AVE?

HILTON AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HILTON AVE and does age affect safety?

HILTON AVE was built in 1995, making it 31 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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