US Bridges

FM Amana RD over Stream

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 081082111 · Structure no. 000000000205841

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Amana RD over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Amana RD over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM Amana RD
CrossesStream
Location081082111
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80449, -91.77527
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Amana RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Amana 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 2021.

How much traffic does FM Amana RD over Stream carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM Amana RD over Stream?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM Amana RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.