FM over South Fork Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadHardin County, Iowa · 088211802 · Structure no. 000000000176220
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South Fork Iowa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Fork Iowa River in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Fork Iowa River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South Fork 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM over South Fork Iowa River carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over South Fork Iowa River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South Fork Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.