FM over Dd #65
FairCalhoun County, Iowa · 088321802 · Structure no. 000000000362271
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 957
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dd #65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Dd #65 in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Dd #65 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dd #65 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Dd #65 carry?
About 957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Dd #65?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dd #65?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.