FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROADWAY TO RR

Carrying BROADWAY TO RR over INDIAN CREEK

Creektop, CNRR to UPRR, Pottawattamie, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROADWAY TO RR

The BROADWAY TO RR bridge in Pottawattamie, Iowa carries BROADWAY TO RR over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 74.4 meters (244 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 126 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How BROADWAY TO RR compares

▲ 1.8
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Iowa bridges
469
Bridges in Pottawattamie · 48 in Poor condition
BROADWAY TO RR 32.7 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
74.4 m (244 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
126 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000505520

How to read this record

BROADWAY TO RR 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 BROADWAY TO RR against other structures in Pottawattamie 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 BROADWAY TO RR?

BROADWAY TO RR in Pottawattamie, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROADWAY TO RR inspected?

BROADWAY TO RR'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 126 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROADWAY TO RR 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 BROADWAY TO RR?

BROADWAY TO RR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROADWAY TO RR?

BROADWAY TO RR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BROADWAY TO RR and does age affect safety?

BROADWAY TO RR was built in 1937, making it 89 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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