FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

68TH STREET

Carrying 68TH STREET over CREEK

O54200475, Dallas, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 68TH STREET

The 68TH STREET bridge in Dallas, Iowa carries 68TH STREET over CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 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 1,216 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 68TH STREET compares

▲ 1.8
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Iowa bridges
154
Bridges in Dallas · 11 in Poor condition
68TH STREET 32.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,216 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000504875

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 68TH STREET 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 68TH STREET against other structures in Dallas 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 68TH STREET?

68TH STREET in Dallas, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 68TH STREET inspected?

68TH STREET'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 1,216 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 68TH STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 68TH STREET?

68TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 68TH STREET?

68TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 68TH STREET and does age affect safety?

68TH STREET was built in 2003, making it 23 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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