FM over Kanaranzi Creek
PoorPosted for loadLyon County, Iowa · 100452202 · Structure no. 000000000231110
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 369
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Kanaranzi Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Kanaranzi Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 369 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Kanaranzi Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Kanaranzi Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Kanaranzi Creek carry?
About 369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Kanaranzi Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Kanaranzi Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.