A26 (180TH ST)
Carrying A26 (180TH ST) over BIG SIOUX RIVER
099482103, Lyon, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: A26 (180TH ST)
The A26 (180TH ST) bridge in Lyon, Iowa carries A26 (180TH ST) over BIG SIOUX RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 122.5 meters (402 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,017 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 14.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How A26 (180TH ST) compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 122.5 m (402 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,017 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000230665
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
A26 (180TH 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 A26 (180TH ST) against other structures in Lyon 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 A26 (180TH ST)?
A26 (180TH ST) in Lyon, Iowa has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is A26 (180TH ST) inspected?
A26 (180TH 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 1,017 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. A26 (180TH 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 A26 (180TH ST)?
A26 (180TH ST) has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining A26 (180TH ST)?
A26 (180TH ST) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is A26 (180TH ST) and does age affect safety?
A26 (180TH ST) was built in 1977, making it 49 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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