FM over Cedar River
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Iowa · 097172405 · Structure no. 000000000155990
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 356 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cedar River in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 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 over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cedar 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cedar River carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Cedar River?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.