FM over Mosquito Ck
PoorMuscatine County, Iowa · 078022804 · Structure no. 000000000258171
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mosquito Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Mosquito Ck in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mosquito Ck built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mosquito Ck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Mosquito Ck carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mosquito Ck?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mosquito Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.