US Bridges

Fm-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 075401109 · Structure no. 000000000285800

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFm-Honeysuckle
CrossesWest Nishnabotna River
Location075401109
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.30981, -95.40438
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2023)
Projected traffic558 by 2043
Trucks13%
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-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fm-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Fm-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fm-Honeysuckle over West Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.