FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JADE AVE

Carrying JADE AVE over BR OF CRANE CREEK

099132702, Howard, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JADE AVE

The JADE AVE bridge in Howard, Iowa carries JADE AVE over BR OF CRANE CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 44 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How JADE AVE compares

▲ 69.0
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Iowa bridges
193
Bridges in Howard · 46 in Poor condition
JADE AVE 99.9 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
44 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000364905

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JADE 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 JADE AVE against other structures in Howard 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 JADE AVE?

JADE AVE in Howard, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JADE AVE inspected?

JADE 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 44 vehicles per day.

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

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

JADE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JADE AVE?

JADE AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JADE AVE and does age affect safety?

JADE AVE was built in 2005, making it 21 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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