FM Rt M-36 over East Boyer River
PoorCrawford County, Iowa · 083391304 · Structure no. 000000000127810
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,951
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Rt M-36 over East Boyer River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Rt M-36 over East Boyer River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,951 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rt M-36 over East Boyer River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM Rt M-36 over East Boyer 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM Rt M-36 over East Boyer River carry?
About 1,951 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM Rt M-36 over East Boyer River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM Rt M-36 over East Boyer River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.