US Bridges

FM over Drainage

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 074383604 · Structure no. 000000000283630

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Drainage in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDrainage
Location074383604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.16726, -95.16537
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
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 Drainage built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Drainage carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Drainage?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.