5TH AVE NW
Carrying 5TH AVE NW over SMALL STREAM
AT INT W/ 6TH ST NW, Bremer, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 5TH AVE NW
The 5TH AVE NW bridge in Bremer, Iowa carries 5TH AVE NW over SMALL STREAM. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,918 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 5TH AVE NW compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2016
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,918 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000502271
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 5TH AVE NW 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 5TH AVE NW against other structures in Bremer 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 5TH AVE NW?
5TH AVE NW in Bremer, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 5TH AVE NW inspected?
5TH AVE NW'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 2,918 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 5TH AVE NW 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 5TH AVE NW?
5TH AVE NW has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 5TH AVE NW?
5TH AVE NW is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 5TH AVE NW and does age affect safety?
5TH AVE NW was built in 2016, making it 10 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.
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