FM over S Fork Maquoketa River
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Iowa · 084E11303 · Structure no. 000000000191921
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over S Fork Maquoketa River is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over S Fork Maquoketa River in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over S Fork Maquoketa River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over S Fork Maquoketa 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FM over S Fork Maquoketa River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over S Fork Maquoketa River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over S Fork Maquoketa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.