US Bridges

FM over Upper Iowa River

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 099091005 · Structure no. 000000000348832

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Upper Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesUpper Iowa River
Location099091005
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.40714, -91.89752
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2022)
Projected traffic206 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Upper Iowa 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 Upper Iowa River carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM over Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.