280TH ST
Carrying 280TH ST over WILLOW RIVER
078440401, Harrison, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 280TH ST
The 280TH ST bridge in Harrison, Iowa carries 280TH ST over WILLOW RIVER. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 280TH ST compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2021
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.3 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000177651
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 280TH 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 280TH ST against other structures in Harrison and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 280TH ST?
280TH ST in Harrison, Iowa has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 280TH ST inspected?
280TH 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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 280TH 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 280TH ST?
280TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 280TH ST?
280TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 280TH ST and does age affect safety?
280TH ST was built in 2021, making it 5 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.
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