US Bridges

FM over East Soldier

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 84401002 · Structure no. 000000000129361

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over East Soldier is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over East Soldier in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesEast Soldier
Location84401002
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1027, -95.49836
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
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 East Soldier built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over East Soldier 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM over East Soldier carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over East Soldier?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM over East Soldier?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.