US Bridges

FM over I-29

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. S of Ia 175 · Structure no. 000000000037290

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over I-29 in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesI-29
Location3.5 Mi. S of Ia 175
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.97957, -96.10496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over I-29 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over I-29 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 I-29 carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM over I-29?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.