FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

170TH ST (SDB)

Carrying 170TH ST (SDB) over DRAINAGE

1.0 mi N of jct IA 3, Plymouth, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 170TH ST (SDB)

The 170TH ST (SDB) bridge in Plymouth, Iowa carries 170TH ST (SDB) over DRAINAGE. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 469 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How 170TH ST (SDB) compares

▲ 1.8
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Iowa bridges
407
Bridges in Plymouth · 90 in Poor condition
170TH ST (SDB) 32.7 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
469 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000274591

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 170TH ST (SDB) 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 170TH ST (SDB) against other structures in Plymouth 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 170TH ST (SDB)?

170TH ST (SDB) in Plymouth, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 170TH ST (SDB) inspected?

170TH ST (SDB)'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 469 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 170TH ST (SDB) 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 170TH ST (SDB)?

170TH ST (SDB) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 170TH ST (SDB)?

170TH ST (SDB) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is 170TH ST (SDB) and does age affect safety?

170TH ST (SDB) was built in 2004, making it 22 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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