FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IVANHOE AVE

Carrying IVANHOE AVE over E WAPSIPINICON RIVER

96130302, Chickasaw, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IVANHOE AVE

The IVANHOE AVE bridge in Chickasaw, Iowa carries IVANHOE AVE over E WAPSIPINICON RIVER. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41 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 5/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.9 metric tons.

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

How IVANHOE AVE compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Iowa bridges
268
Bridges in Chickasaw · 73 in Poor condition
IVANHOE AVE 22.9 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
41 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000112372

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 IVANHOE 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 IVANHOE AVE against other structures in Chickasaw 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 IVANHOE AVE?

IVANHOE AVE in Chickasaw, Iowa has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IVANHOE AVE inspected?

IVANHOE 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 41 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for IVANHOE AVE?

IVANHOE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IVANHOE AVE?

IVANHOE AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is IVANHOE AVE and does age affect safety?

IVANHOE AVE 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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