FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N18 T AVE

Carrying N18 T AVE over W NODAWAY RIVER

072363302, Montgomery, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N18 T AVE

The N18 T AVE bridge in Montgomery, Iowa carries N18 T AVE over W NODAWAY RIVER. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.

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

How N18 T AVE compares

▲ 7.0
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Iowa bridges
184
Bridges in Montgomery · 49 in Poor condition
N18 T AVE 37.9 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000255201

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N18 T 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 N18 T AVE against other structures in Montgomery 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 N18 T AVE?

N18 T AVE in Montgomery, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N18 T AVE inspected?

N18 T 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 29 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N18 T 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 N18 T AVE?

N18 T AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N18 T AVE?

N18 T AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N18 T AVE and does age affect safety?

N18 T AVE was built in 2015, making it 11 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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