FM over English River
PoorIowa County, Iowa · 078110205 · Structure no. 000000000188290
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over English River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over English River in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 26 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 over English River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over English 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over English River carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over English River?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over English River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.