US Bridges

FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 097141201 · Structure no. 000000000181991

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 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 130 ft (39.6 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
Location097141201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.2417, -92.45173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 190th ST over Little Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.