US Bridges

FM over Winnebago River

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 095181508 · Structure no. 000000000154831

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Winnebago River in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 years old, older 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesWinnebago River
Location095181508
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.04862, -92.95862
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2022)
Projected traffic697 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM over Winnebago 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Winnebago River carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM over Winnebago River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.