Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Iowa · 090392502 · Structure no. 000000000107141
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fm- Y Ave over Little Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.