FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BLUEBIRD AVE

Carrying BLUEBIRD AVE over LOCAL

092483002, Plymouth, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BLUEBIRD AVE

The BLUEBIRD AVE bridge in Plymouth, Iowa carries BLUEBIRD AVE over LOCAL. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34 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 7/9. 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 33.9 metric tons.

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

How BLUEBIRD AVE compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Iowa bridges
407
Bridges in Plymouth · 90 in Poor condition
BLUEBIRD AVE 33.9 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000275851

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUEBIRD 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 BLUEBIRD AVE 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 BLUEBIRD AVE?

BLUEBIRD AVE in Plymouth, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BLUEBIRD AVE inspected?

BLUEBIRD 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 34 vehicles per day.

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

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

BLUEBIRD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BLUEBIRD AVE?

BLUEBIRD AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BLUEBIRD AVE and does age affect safety?

BLUEBIRD AVE was built in 1986, making it 40 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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