US Bridges

FM over Stream

Fair

Osceola County, Iowa · 098411001 · Structure no. 000000000262631

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Stream in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesStream
Location098411001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.33102, -95.6745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2022)
Projected traffic549 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Stream carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM over Stream?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.