US Bridges

Fm-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 076422903 · Structure no. 000000000288837

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFm-Juniper Road
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location076422903
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.35081, -95.70729
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fm-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek 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-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Fm-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fm-Juniper Road over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.