FM - Lewis over Waterway
GoodCass County, Iowa · 075371504 · Structure no. 000000000098802
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 358
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM - Lewis over Waterway is a concrete arch - deck carrying FM - Lewis over Waterway in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM - Lewis over Waterway built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM - Lewis over Waterway 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM - Lewis over Waterway carry?
About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM - Lewis over Waterway?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM - Lewis over Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.