US Bridges

FM 165th ST over Maquoketa River

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 089060105 · Structure no. 000000000141871

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 165th ST over Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 165th ST over Maquoketa River in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 165th ST
CrossesMaquoketa River
Location089060105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54799, -91.50995
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 165th ST over Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 165th 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 165th ST over Maquoketa River carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 165th ST over 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 165th ST over Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.