US Bridges

FM over Rock River

Fair

Lyon County, Iowa · 100452003 · Structure no. 000000000231091

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Rock River in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesRock River
Location100452003
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.46228, -96.17689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Rock River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Rock River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM over Rock River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.