US Bridges

FM 100 160th ST over Boone River

Fair

Hancock County, Iowa · 094260501 · Structure no. 000000000172901

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 100 160th ST over Boone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 100 160th ST over Boone River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 77 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 100 160th ST
CrossesBoone River
Location094260501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99444, -93.95004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 100 160th ST over Boone River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FM 100 160th ST over Boone 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 100 160th ST over Boone River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 100 160th ST over Boone River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 100 160th ST over Boone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.