FM over Little Ocheyedan River
GoodOsceola County, Iowa · 099411301 · Structure no. 000000000263261
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 818
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Ocheyedan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Ocheyedan River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little 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 Little Ocheyedan River carry?
About 818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Ocheyedan River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Ocheyedan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.