US Bridges

FM over Mosquito Creek

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 087163602 · Structure no. 000000000164301

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Mosquito Creek in Grundy 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 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location087163602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30142, -92.67043
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Mosquito Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.