FM over E.Fk Wapsipinicon River
PoorClosed to trafficBremer County, Iowa · 093120301 · Structure no. 000000000080270
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 233 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over E.Fk Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over E.Fk Wapsipinicon River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 70 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 E.Fk Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is FM over E.Fk Wapsipinicon 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over E.Fk Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over E.Fk Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over E.Fk Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.