FM over West Fork Cedar River
PoorButler County, Iowa · 091170802 · Structure no. 000000000087820
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 492 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 373
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West Fork Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over West Fork Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2043. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 West Fork Cedar River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over West Fork Cedar River carry?
About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over West Fork Cedar River?
The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West Fork Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.