FM over BNSF RR and Stream
PoorClosed to trafficMarion County, Iowa · 075190306 · Structure no. 000000000239810
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,620
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over BNSF RR and Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over BNSF RR and Stream in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over BNSF RR and Stream built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over BNSF RR and Stream 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 BNSF RR and Stream carry?
About 2,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over BNSF RR and Stream?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over BNSF RR and Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.