US Bridges

Fm-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 075432809 · Structure no. 000000000287081

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito is a steel culvert carrying Fm-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFm-Mcpherson Av
CrossesLittle Mosquito
Location075432809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26651, -95.78645
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2022)
Projected traffic698 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito 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-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fm-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Fm-Mcpherson Av over Little Mosquito?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.