US Bridges

FM over Canoe Creek

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 099082305 · Structure no. 000000000348621

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,581
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Canoe Creek 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location099082305
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.37268, -91.75224
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2022)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Canoe Creek built?

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

What condition is FM over Canoe Creek 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 Canoe Creek carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.