US Bridges

FM over Ocheyedan River

Good

Osceola County, Iowa · 098392801 · Structure no. 000000000262431

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Ocheyedan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location098392801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.28441, -95.46328
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Ocheyedan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.