US Bridges

FM over N Fork Maquoketa River

Fair

Jackson County, Iowa · 085E11406 · Structure no. 000000000193181

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over N Fork Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over N Fork Maquoketa River in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesN Fork Maquoketa River
Location085E11406
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1759, -90.80413
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2021)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over N Fork Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over N Fork Maquoketa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FM over N Fork Maquoketa River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM over N Fork Maquoketa River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over N Fork Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.