FM Victory Ave over Upper Iowa
PoorHoward County, Iowa · 100112204 · Structure no. 000000000183510
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Victory Ave over Upper Iowa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Victory Ave over Upper Iowa in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Victory Ave over Upper Iowa built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Victory Ave over Upper Iowa 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM Victory Ave over Upper Iowa carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM Victory Ave over Upper Iowa?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM Victory Ave over Upper Iowa?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.