FM over South Wyacondah Ditch
PoorDavis County, Iowa · 068132010 · Structure no. 000000000133561
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South Wyacondah Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Wyacondah Ditch in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Wyacondah Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South Wyacondah Ditch 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 South Wyacondah Ditch carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over South Wyacondah Ditch?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South Wyacondah Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.