US Bridges

FM Goose Hill over Small Stream

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 087032505 · Structure no. 000000000139381

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Goose Hill over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Goose Hill over Small Stream in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM Goose Hill
CrossesSmall Stream
Location087032505
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.32052, -91.13103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic216 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goose Hill over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Goose Hill over Small Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM Goose Hill over Small Stream carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM Goose Hill over Small Stream?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM Goose Hill over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.