FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

H18 140TH ST

Carrying H18 140TH ST over LYNN CREEK

073063001, Henry, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: H18 140TH ST

The H18 140TH ST bridge in Henry, Iowa carries H18 140TH ST over LYNN CREEK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How H18 140TH ST compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Iowa bridges
144
Bridges in Henry · 29 in Poor condition
H18 140TH ST 35.3 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000181461

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether H18 140TH 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 H18 140TH ST against other structures in Henry 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 H18 140TH ST?

H18 140TH ST in Henry, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is H18 140TH ST inspected?

H18 140TH 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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. H18 140TH 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 H18 140TH ST?

H18 140TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining H18 140TH ST?

H18 140TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is H18 140TH ST and does age affect safety?

H18 140TH ST 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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