PAMMEL ST PARK
Carrying PAMMEL ST PARK over MIDDLE RIVER
N entrance of Pammel Park, Madison, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAMMEL ST PARK
The PAMMEL ST PARK bridge in Madison, Iowa carries PAMMEL ST PARK over MIDDLE RIVER. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.6 meters (176 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 41.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PAMMEL ST PARK compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 53.6 m (176 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.3 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Structure Number
- 000000000699151
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAMMEL ST PARK 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 PAMMEL ST PARK against other structures in Madison 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 PAMMEL ST PARK?
PAMMEL ST PARK in Madison, Iowa has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAMMEL ST PARK inspected?
PAMMEL ST PARK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAMMEL ST PARK 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 PAMMEL ST PARK?
PAMMEL ST PARK has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAMMEL ST PARK?
PAMMEL ST PARK is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is PAMMEL ST PARK and does age affect safety?
PAMMEL ST PARK 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.
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