FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 099271002 · Structure no. 000000000216811
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 220th Ave over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.