FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 073321001 · Structure no. 000000000060360
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM-110th Street over Shanghai Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.