FM over West Fork Cedar River
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 090151102 · Structure no. 000000000086640
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 330 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West Fork Cedar River is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over West Fork Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 105 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 West Fork Cedar River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is FM over West Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over West Fork Cedar River carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over West Fork Cedar River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West Fork Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.