US Bridges

FM over Upper Iowa River

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 099062906 · Structure no. 000000000062961

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Upper Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesUpper Iowa River
Location099062906
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.36784, -91.57735
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Upper Iowa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Upper Iowa River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.