FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

90TH ST.

Carrying 90TH ST. over SMALL STREAM

092082901, Fayette, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 90TH ST.

The 90TH ST. bridge in Fayette, Iowa carries 90TH ST. over SMALL STREAM. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34 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 4/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How 90TH ST. compares

▲ 1.8
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Iowa bridges
288
Bridges in Fayette · 74 in Poor condition
90TH ST. 32.7 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000150341

How to read this record

90TH ST. 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 90TH ST. against other structures in Fayette 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 90TH ST.?

90TH ST. in Fayette, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 90TH ST. inspected?

90TH 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 34 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 90TH ST. 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 90TH ST.?

90TH ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 90TH ST.?

90TH ST. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 90TH ST. and does age affect safety?

90TH ST. was built in 1990, making it 36 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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