FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LCL-LYTLE AVE

Carrying LCL-LYTLE AVE over SILVER CREEK

072413205, Mills, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LCL-LYTLE AVE

The LCL-LYTLE AVE bridge in Mills, Iowa carries LCL-LYTLE AVE over SILVER CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 71 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.0 metric tons.

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

How LCL-LYTLE AVE compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Iowa bridges
170
Bridges in Mills · 35 in Poor condition
LCL-LYTLE AVE 18.0 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.2
Serviceability /30
24.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
55.5 m (182 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
71 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000245961

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LCL-LYTLE AVE 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 LCL-LYTLE AVE against other structures in Mills 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 LCL-LYTLE AVE?

LCL-LYTLE AVE in Mills, Iowa has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LCL-LYTLE AVE inspected?

LCL-LYTLE AVE'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 71 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LCL-LYTLE AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LCL-LYTLE AVE?

LCL-LYTLE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LCL-LYTLE AVE?

LCL-LYTLE AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LCL-LYTLE AVE and does age affect safety?

LCL-LYTLE AVE was built in 1983, making it 43 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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