Fm-Sycamore RD over Pigeon Creek
FairPosted for loadPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077423001 · Structure no. 000000000290470
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fm-Sycamore RD over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Sycamore RD over Pigeon Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fm-Sycamore RD over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fm-Sycamore RD over Pigeon 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-Sycamore RD over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fm-Sycamore RD over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Fm-Sycamore RD over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.