US Bridges

FM 295th ST over Maquoketa River

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 087041105 · Structure no. 000000000139531

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 295th ST over Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 295th ST over Maquoketa River in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 295th ST
CrossesMaquoketa River
Location087041105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.36204, -91.27123
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
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 295th ST over Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 295th ST over Maquoketa 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 295th ST over Maquoketa River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM 295th ST over Maquoketa River?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 295th ST over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.