Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek
PoorPottawattamie County, Iowa · 076422103 · Structure no. 000000000288730
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,949
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,949 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 2,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fm-Magnolia RD over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.