US Bridges

FM Sand RD over Stream

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 078060204 · Structure no. 000000000203141

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,620
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Sand RD over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM Sand RD over Stream in Johnson 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 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM Sand RD
CrossesStream
Location078060204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5978, -91.51447
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2021)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sand RD over Stream built?

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

What condition is FM Sand RD over Stream 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 Sand RD over Stream carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM Sand RD over Stream?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM Sand RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.