FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

330 AVENUE

Carrying 330 AVENUE over MILL CREEK

068413302, Fremont, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 330 AVENUE

The 330 AVENUE bridge in Fremont, Iowa carries 330 AVENUE over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 91 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.7 metric tons.

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

How 330 AVENUE compares

▼ 3.2
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Iowa bridges
133
Bridges in Fremont · 25 in Poor condition
330 AVENUE 27.7 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.7
Serviceability /30
22.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
91 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000159420

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

330 AVENUE 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 330 AVENUE against other structures in Fremont 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 330 AVENUE?

330 AVENUE in Fremont, Iowa has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 330 AVENUE inspected?

330 AVENUE'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 91 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 330 AVENUE 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 330 AVENUE?

330 AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 330 AVENUE?

330 AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 330 AVENUE and does age affect safety?

330 AVENUE was built in 1956, making it 70 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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