FM over Over Iais RR
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Iowa · 078272003 · Structure no. 000000000131230
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Over Iais RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Over Iais RR in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Over Iais RR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is FM over Over Iais RR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Over Iais RR carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is FM over Over Iais RR?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Over Iais RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.