US Bridges

FM over W Branch Floyd River

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 094453201 · Structure no. 000000000308891

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over W Branch Floyd River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over W Branch Floyd River in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesW Branch Floyd River
Location094453201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.9239, -96.17774
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
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 over W Branch Floyd River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over W Branch Floyd River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM over W Branch Floyd River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over W Branch Floyd River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM over W Branch Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.