US Bridges

FM over Dd Dist 57

Poor

Webster County, Iowa · 089271901 · Structure no. 000000000343071

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,197
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Dd Dist 57 is a concrete slab carrying FM over Dd Dist 57 in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDd Dist 57
Location089271901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51564, -94.07354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2022)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Dd Dist 57 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Dd Dist 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Dd Dist 57 carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM over Dd Dist 57?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Dd Dist 57?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.