FM 272nd ST over N Fork Maquoketa River
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 088033605 · Structure no. 000000000140611
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 272nd ST over N Fork Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 272nd ST over N Fork Maquoketa River in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 272nd ST over N Fork Maquoketa River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 272nd ST over N Fork 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 272nd ST over N Fork Maquoketa River carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 272nd ST over N Fork Maquoketa River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 272nd ST over N Fork Maquoketa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.