FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

R70/580TH AVE

Carrying R70/580TH AVE over DRAINAGE DITCH

082230402, Story, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: R70/580TH AVE

The R70/580TH AVE bridge in Story, Iowa carries R70/580TH AVE over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 818 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 37.5 metric tons.

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

How R70/580TH AVE compares

▲ 6.6
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Iowa bridges
262
Bridges in Story · 38 in Poor condition
R70/580TH AVE 37.5 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
818 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000313961

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether R70/580TH 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 R70/580TH AVE against other structures in Story 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 R70/580TH AVE?

R70/580TH AVE in Story, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is R70/580TH AVE inspected?

R70/580TH 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 818 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. R70/580TH 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 R70/580TH AVE?

R70/580TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining R70/580TH AVE?

R70/580TH AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is R70/580TH AVE and does age affect safety?

R70/580TH AVE was built in 1989, making it 37 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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