FM over Cedar River
PoorCedar County, Iowa · 080031803 · Structure no. 000000000103070
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 827 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,860
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cedar River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FM over Cedar River in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2044. The structure is 827 ft (252.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cedar River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Cedar River carry?
About 1,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over Cedar River?
The structure is 827 ft (252.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.