US Bridges

FM over Upper Iowa River Branch

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 099092506 · Structure no. 000000000348921

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Upper Iowa River Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Upper Iowa River Branch in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesUpper Iowa River Branch
Location099092506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.35758, -91.8647
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2022)
Projected traffic324 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Upper Iowa River Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

About 324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM over Upper Iowa River Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Upper Iowa River Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.