FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth
PoorKossuth County, Iowa · 099270601 · Structure no. 000000000216780
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 460th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.