US Bridges

FM over Winnebago River

Good

Winnebago County, Iowa · 099242503 · Structure no. 000000000345031

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Winnebago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Winnebago River in Winnebago County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesWinnebago River
Location099242503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.37139, -93.6171
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Winnebago 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Winnebago River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Winnebago River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.