US Bridges

Fm-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 100121404 · Structure no. 000000000183691

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFm-Quail Ave
CrossesUpper Iowa
Location100121404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.48585, -92.23731
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fm-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fm-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fm-Quail Ave over Upper Iowa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.