US Bridges

FM over Dm River

Good

Mahaska County, Iowa · 074160504 · Structure no. 000000000235631

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,139 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Dm River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FM over Dm River in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 1,139 ft (347.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDm River
Location074160504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23578, -92.73676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,139 ft (347.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic620 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Dm River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Dm River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Dm River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM over Dm River?

The structure is 1,139 ft (347.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Dm River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.