US Bridges

FM over Boone River

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 089260104 · Structure no. 000000000172451

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Boone River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Boone River in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBoone River
Location089260104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.55082, -93.86312
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2022)
Projected traffic509 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Boone River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Boone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Boone River carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM over Boone River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Boone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.