US Bridges

FM over Little Sioux River

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 087431903 · Structure no. 000000000351631

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Little Sioux River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FM over Little Sioux River in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location087431903
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.34185, -95.89056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Little Sioux 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Little Sioux River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.