FM over Branch Yellow River
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 096060306 · Structure no. 000000000061560
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 422
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Branch Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Yellow River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is FM over Branch 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 Branch Yellow River carry?
About 422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Yellow River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.