FM over Yellow River
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 096052406 · Structure no. 000000000061460
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 933
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 933 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Yellow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Yellow River carry?
About 933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM over Yellow River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.