FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

REED AV

Carrying REED AV over STREAM

093122404, Bremer, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: REED AV

The REED AV bridge in Bremer, Iowa carries REED AV over STREAM. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 540 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How REED AV compares

▼ 4.6
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Iowa bridges
220
Bridges in Bremer · 22 in Poor condition
REED AV 26.3 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.1
Serviceability /30
19.2
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.5 m (77 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
540 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000080370

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

REED AV 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 REED AV 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 REED AV?

REED AV in Bremer, Iowa has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is REED AV inspected?

REED AV'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 540 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. REED AV 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 REED AV?

REED AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining REED AV?

REED AV is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is REED AV and does age affect safety?

REED AV was built in 1968, making it 58 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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