FM over N Skunk River
GoodMahaska County, Iowa · 077143306 · Structure no. 000000000237911
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over N Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over N Skunk River in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over N Skunk River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over N Skunk 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 2021.
How much traffic does FM over N Skunk River carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over N Skunk River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over N Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.