FM 2430 James over W Branch Iowa River
PoorHancock County, Iowa · 096252104 · Structure no. 000000000026940
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 828
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2430 James over W Branch Iowa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2430 James over W Branch Iowa River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 2430 James over W Branch Iowa River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is FM 2430 James over W Branch Iowa 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2430 James over W Branch Iowa River carry?
About 828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 2430 James over W Branch Iowa River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2430 James over W Branch Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.