FM over Skunk River
FairHenry County, Iowa · 070052820 · Structure no. 000000000179981
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 644 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Skunk River in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2044. The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Skunk River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Skunk 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Skunk River carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Skunk River?
The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.