NB I-29 over Jesup Ave
Mills County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- NB I-29 over Jesup Ave in Mills County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 184 inventoried bridges in Mills County rated good (29.3%); 35 (19.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 143 ft |
| Location | 1.3 mi. N of S jct. US 34 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000036311 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mills County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-29 over Fulsom Lake Outlet | 2010 | 19,700 | Good |
| NB I-29 over St Marys Creek | 2009 | 9,850 | Good |
| SB I-29 over St Marys Creek | 2009 | 9,850 | Good |
| Locust Street over Tinkle Branch | 1976 | 8,957 | Fair |
| US 34 over Missouri River | 2014 | 7,100 | Good |
| NB I-29 over Drainage Ditch | 2009 | 6,850 | Good |
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