FM over Beaver CR
FairMonona County, Iowa · 083441506 · Structure no. 000000000250161
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver CR is a steel culvert carrying FM over Beaver CR in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Beaver CR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Beaver CR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver CR carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Beaver CR?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns FM over Beaver CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.