US Bridges

FM over Over NS RR

Good

Marion County, Iowa · 074181301 · Structure no. 000000000238681

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Over NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Over NS RR in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesOver NS RR
Location074181301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.21904, -92.88075
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Over NS RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Over NS RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Over NS RR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM over Over NS RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Over NS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.