FM over Br Upper Iowa River
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 099050503 · Structure no. 000000000062750
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br Upper Iowa River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Br Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Br Upper Iowa River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br Upper Iowa 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Br Upper Iowa River carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br Upper Iowa River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Br Upper Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.