FM over Cedar River
PoorBenton County, Iowa · 085091106 · Structure no. 000000000072430
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,034 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,267
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cedar River in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2043. The structure is 1,034 ft (315.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cedar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cedar River carry?
About 1,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Cedar River?
The structure is 1,034 ft (315.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.