US Bridges

FM over Over UP RR

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 084453306 · Structure no. 000000000037211

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,017
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Over UP RR in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesOver UP RR
Location084453306
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04655, -96.09697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2021)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Over UP 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Over UP RR carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM over Over UP RR?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.