US Bridges

FM over S Fk Maquoketa River

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 090070903 · Structure no. 000000000083301

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over S Fk Maquoketa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over S Fk Maquoketa River in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesS Fk Maquoketa River
Location090070903
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.62165, -91.67066
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over S Fk Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over S Fk Maquoketa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FM over S Fk Maquoketa River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over S Fk Maquoketa River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over S Fk Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.