FM over Upper Iowa
GoodHoward County, Iowa · 100113303 · Structure no. 000000000183631
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 737
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Upper Iowa is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Upper Iowa in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Upper Iowa built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Upper Iowa in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Upper Iowa carry?
About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM over Upper Iowa?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Upper Iowa?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.