FM over Chariton River
PoorLucas County, Iowa · 071203302 · Structure no. 000000000225330
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Chariton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Chariton River in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Chariton River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Chariton 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Chariton River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Chariton River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Chariton River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.