US Bridges

FM 130th Ave over Ocheyedan River

Poor

Clay County, Iowa · 096381002 · Structure no. 000000000117041

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,287
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 130th Ave over Ocheyedan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 130th Ave over Ocheyedan River in Clay 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 130th Ave
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location096381002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14745, -95.32865
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,287 (2022)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 130th Ave over Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 130th Ave over Ocheyedan 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 130th Ave over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 1,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 130th Ave over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 130th Ave over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.