US Bridges

FM 1440 110th over West Branch Ia River

Fair

Hancock County, Iowa · 094243301 · Structure no. 000000000172711

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1440 110th over West Branch Ia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1440 110th over West Branch Ia River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1440 110th
CrossesWest Branch Ia River
Location094243301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.9231, -93.68727
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1440 110th over West Branch Ia River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1440 110th over West Branch Ia 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 1440 110th over West Branch Ia River carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1440 110th over West Branch Ia River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1440 110th over West Branch Ia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.