US Bridges

FM V-71 over I 380

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. N of S.R. D48 · Structure no. 000000000362360

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM V-71 over I 380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM V-71 over I 380 in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM V-71
CrossesI 380
Location2.0 Mi. N of S.R. D48
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.33174, -92.00659
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM V-71 over I 380 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM V-71 over I 380 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM V-71 over I 380 carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM V-71 over I 380?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM V-71 over I 380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.