FM over Weldon River
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 069240401 · Structure no. 000000000137720
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 421
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Weldon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Weldon River in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 421 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 over Weldon River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Weldon 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Weldon River carry?
About 421 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Weldon River?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Weldon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.