FM over Little Maquoketa River
FairDubuque County, Iowa · 090E23103 · Structure no. 000000000148101
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Maquoketa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Little Maquoketa River in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Maquoketa River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Maquoketa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Maquoketa River carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Maquoketa River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Maquoketa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.