US Bridges

FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081060904 · Structure no. 000000000205510

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM Ely RD
CrossesLingle Creek
Location081060904
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.8431, -91.554
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2021)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM Ely RD over Lingle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.