US Bridges

Fm-Joslin Ave over Stream

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 076442609 · Structure no. 000000000289240

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Joslin Ave over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Fm-Joslin Ave over Stream in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFm-Joslin Ave
CrossesStream
Location076442609
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.3605, -95.8727
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 loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-Joslin Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Joslin Ave over Stream 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-Joslin Ave over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fm-Joslin Ave over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Fm-Joslin Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.