FM over BNSF RR
GoodLyon County, Iowa · 098462201 · Structure no. 000000000228831
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 698
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over BNSF RR in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 698 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over BNSF RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over BNSF RR carry?
About 698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over BNSF RR?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.