FM over Yellow River
GoodAllamakee County, Iowa · 096060205 · Structure no. 000000000061516
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Yellow River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Yellow 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Yellow River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Yellow River?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.