US Bridges

FM 190th Ave over Ocheyedan River

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 096371502 · Structure no. 000000000116901

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190th Ave over Ocheyedan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 190th Ave over Ocheyedan River in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 190th Ave
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location096371502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.12767, -95.21052
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2022)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 190th Ave over Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 190th Ave over Ocheyedan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 190th Ave over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 190th Ave over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 190th Ave over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.