FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IA 60

Carrying IA 60 over DRAINAGE DITCH

0.4 mi. S of jct. SR C16, Plymouth, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IA 60

The IA 60 bridge in Plymouth, Iowa carries IA 60 over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 26.6 metric tons.

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

How IA 60 compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Iowa bridges
407
Bridges in Plymouth · 90 in Poor condition
IA 60 26.6 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.5
Serviceability /30
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
26.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000609205

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IA 60 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 IA 60 against other structures in Plymouth 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 IA 60?

IA 60 in Plymouth, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IA 60 inspected?

IA 60'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 6,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IA 60 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 IA 60?

IA 60 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IA 60?

IA 60 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IA 60 and does age affect safety?

IA 60 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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