FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NAVAHO AVE

Carrying NAVAHO AVE over WATERWAY

092123202, Bremer, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NAVAHO AVE

The NAVAHO AVE bridge in Bremer, Iowa carries NAVAHO AVE over WATERWAY. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39 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 8/9. 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 27.6 metric tons.

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

How NAVAHO AVE compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Iowa bridges
220
Bridges in Bremer · 22 in Poor condition
NAVAHO AVE 27.6 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.6
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.6 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
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
39 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000079631

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NAVAHO 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 NAVAHO 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 NAVAHO AVE?

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

How often is NAVAHO AVE inspected?

NAVAHO 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 39 vehicles per day.

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

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

NAVAHO AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NAVAHO AVE?

NAVAHO AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NAVAHO AVE and does age affect safety?

NAVAHO AVE 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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