FOOTHILL AVE
Carrying FOOTHILL AVE over BIG CEDAR RIVER
099183602, Mitchell, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOOTHILL AVE
The FOOTHILL AVE bridge in Mitchell, Iowa carries FOOTHILL AVE over BIG CEDAR RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 89.0 meters (292 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,021 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOOTHILL AVE 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
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 89.0 m (292 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,021 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000248750
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, 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 FOOTHILL 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 FOOTHILL AVE against other structures in Mitchell and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FOOTHILL AVE?
FOOTHILL AVE in Mitchell, Iowa has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FOOTHILL AVE inspected?
FOOTHILL 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 1,021 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOOTHILL AVE 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 FOOTHILL AVE?
FOOTHILL AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FOOTHILL AVE?
FOOTHILL AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FOOTHILL AVE and does age affect safety?
FOOTHILL AVE was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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