FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N28 690TH ST

Carrying N28 690TH ST over WHISTLERS BRANCH

074350302, Cass, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N28 690TH ST

The N28 690TH ST bridge in Cass, Iowa carries N28 690TH ST over WHISTLERS BRANCH. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 190 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 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How N28 690TH ST compares

▲ 5.4
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Iowa bridges
237
Bridges in Cass · 94 in Poor condition
N28 690TH ST 36.3 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000096851

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N28 690TH 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 N28 690TH ST against other structures in Cass 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 N28 690TH ST?

N28 690TH ST in Cass, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N28 690TH ST inspected?

N28 690TH 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 190 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N28 690TH 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 N28 690TH ST?

N28 690TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N28 690TH ST?

N28 690TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N28 690TH ST and does age affect safety?

N28 690TH ST was built in 2016, making it 10 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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