US Bridges

FM over Dm River

Good

Humboldt County, Iowa · 093281603 · Structure no. 000000000185191

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Dm River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Dm River in Humboldt County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDm River
Location093281603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.87036, -94.16848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2022)
Projected traffic478 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Dm River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Dm River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Dm River carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM over Dm River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Dm River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.