US Bridges

FM over Iais RR

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 078283603 · Structure no. 000000000022011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Iais RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Iais RR in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 807 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 807 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesIais RR
Location078283603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51761, -94.01584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2022)
Projected traffic807 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Iais RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Iais RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does FM over Iais RR carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM over Iais RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Iais RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.