FM - Jackson over Waterway
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 076361406 · Structure no. 000000000099611
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM - Jackson over Waterway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM - Jackson over Waterway in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 - Jackson over Waterway built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FM - Jackson over Waterway 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM - Jackson over Waterway carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM - Jackson over Waterway?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM - Jackson over Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.