US Bridges

FM over Maple River

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 084442403 · Structure no. 000000000250780

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Maple River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Maple River in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesMaple River
Location084442403
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07213, -95.91947
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic188 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Maple River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM over Maple River 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 over Maple River carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM over Maple River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.