US Bridges

FM over Stream

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 094440902 · Structure no. 000000000308381

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Stream in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesStream
Location094440902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96979, -96.057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2021)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Stream carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM over Stream?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.