FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr
GoodBuena Vista County, Iowa · 093381401 · Structure no. 000000000086481
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Little Sioux Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.