US Bridges

FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River

Poor

Hancock County, Iowa · 097241203 · Structure no. 000000000174130

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,192
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,192 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1870 330th
CrossesWinnebago River
Location097241203
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24209, -93.6252
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,192 (2021)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River carry?

About 2,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1870 330th over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.