FM over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Iowa · 071080804 · Structure no. 000000000199830
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Drainage in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 125 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 4 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Drainage built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is FM over Drainage 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Drainage?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.