FM over N Skunk River
PoorMahaska County, Iowa · 077152210 · Structure no. 000000000238110
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 323 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over N Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over N Skunk River in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over N Skunk River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over N Skunk River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over N Skunk River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over N Skunk River?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over N Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.