US Bridges

FM over East Boyer River

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 084361902 · Structure no. 000000000095801

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over East Boyer River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over East Boyer River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesEast Boyer River
Location084361902
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07521, -95.0918
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2022)
Projected traffic687 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over East Boyer River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over East Boyer River 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 East Boyer River carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM over East Boyer River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over East Boyer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.