US Bridges

Fm-Robin Ave over Turkey River

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 098120102 · Structure no. 000000000182161

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Robin Ave over Turkey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Robin Ave over Turkey River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFm-Robin Ave
CrossesTurkey River
Location098120102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.33205, -92.21895
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2022)
Projected traffic422 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-Robin Ave over Turkey River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Robin Ave over Turkey River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fm-Robin Ave over Turkey River carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Fm-Robin Ave over Turkey River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fm-Robin Ave over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.