FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROSE AVENUE

Carrying ROSE AVENUE over NO BUSINESS CREEK

068373604, Page, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROSE AVENUE

The ROSE AVENUE bridge in Page, Iowa carries ROSE AVENUE over NO BUSINESS CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

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

How ROSE AVENUE compares

▼ 9.8
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Iowa bridges
185
Bridges in Page · 59 in Poor condition
ROSE AVENUE 21.1 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
15.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000362550

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

ROSE AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ROSE AVENUE against other structures in Page 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 ROSE AVENUE?

ROSE AVENUE in Page, Iowa has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROSE AVENUE inspected?

ROSE AVENUE'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 170 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROSE AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROSE AVENUE?

ROSE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROSE AVENUE?

ROSE AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROSE AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ROSE AVENUE was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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