FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

310 AVENUE

Carrying 310 AVENUE over BRUSH CREEK

070412004, Fremont, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: 310 AVENUE

The 310 AVENUE bridge in Fremont, Iowa carries 310 AVENUE over BRUSH CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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.

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

How 310 AVENUE compares

133
Bridges in Fremont · 25 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1977
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
41 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000161081

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

310 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 310 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 310 AVENUE?

310 AVENUE in Fremont, Iowa has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 310 AVENUE inspected?

310 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 41 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 310 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 310 AVENUE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for 310 AVENUE.

Who is responsible for maintaining 310 AVENUE?

310 AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 310 AVENUE and does age affect safety?

310 AVENUE was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.

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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