FM over Branch Upper Iowa River
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 100053603 · Structure no. 000000000063260
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 648
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Upper Iowa River is a concrete slab carrying FM over Branch Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Branch Upper Iowa River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is FM over Branch 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 Branch Upper Iowa River carry?
About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Upper Iowa River?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Upper Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.