FM over English River
FairPosted for loadIowa County, Iowa · 079122907 · Structure no. 000000000189950
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over English River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over English River in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 English River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is FM over English 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over English River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM over English River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM over English River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.