FM over N Skunk River
FairMarshall County, Iowa · 082201009 · Structure no. 000000000242190
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 413
- 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 Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over N Skunk River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FM over N Skunk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over N Skunk River carry?
About 413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over N Skunk River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over N Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.