US Bridges

FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 093193401 · Structure no. 000000000158281

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 210th ST
CrossesW Fork Cedar River
Location093193401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83311, -93.07732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2022)
Projected traffic422 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 210th ST over W Fork Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.