US Bridges

FM over West Nishnabotna River

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 083361601 · Structure no. 000000000094871

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over West Nishnabotna River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over West Nishnabotna River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesWest Nishnabotna River
Location083361601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00837, -95.03636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over West Nishnabotna 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FM over West Nishnabotna River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over West Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM over West Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.