FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MEMORIAL DR

Carrying MEMORIAL DR over BRADDY CREEK

IOWA VETERANS HOME, Marshall, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MEMORIAL DR

The MEMORIAL DR bridge in Marshall, Iowa carries MEMORIAL DR over BRADDY CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

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

How MEMORIAL DR compares

▲ 10.8
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Iowa bridges
283
Bridges in Marshall · 128 in Poor condition
MEMORIAL DR 41.7 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Structure Number
000000000699776

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 MEMORIAL DR 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 MEMORIAL DR against other structures in Marshall 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 MEMORIAL DR?

MEMORIAL DR in Marshall, Iowa has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MEMORIAL DR inspected?

MEMORIAL DR'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. MEMORIAL DR 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 MEMORIAL DR?

MEMORIAL DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MEMORIAL DR?

MEMORIAL DR is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is MEMORIAL DR and does age affect safety?

MEMORIAL DR was built in 1995, making it 31 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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