FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek
PoorDelaware County, Iowa · 090062808 · Structure no. 000000000142820
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 130 Ave over Sandhagen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.