US Bridges

Fm-Cougar Ave over Stream

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 077433407 · Structure no. 000000000290921

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Cougar Ave over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Cougar Ave over Stream in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFm-Cougar Ave
CrossesStream
Location077433407
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.42678, -95.77772
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
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-Cougar Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Cougar Ave over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fm-Cougar Ave over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fm-Cougar Ave over Stream?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fm-Cougar Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.