FM over Soldier Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonona County, Iowa · 084423504 · Structure no. 000000000250540
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Soldier Creek in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Soldier Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Soldier Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Soldier Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.