US Bridges

FM over Trout River

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 097070905 · Structure no. 000000000346591

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Trout River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Trout River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesTrout River
Location097070905
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.23011, -91.66671
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Trout River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Trout 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Trout River carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM over Trout River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.