US Bridges

FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 97141001 · Structure no. 000000000181972

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
638
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon is a concrete slab carrying FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon in Howard 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 190th ST
CrossesLittle Wapsipinicon
Location97141001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24186, -92.4768
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2022)
Projected traffic638 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon built?

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

What condition is FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.