FM over W Nodaway
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Iowa · 071362103 · Structure no. 000000000254240
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over W Nodaway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over W Nodaway in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W Nodaway built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over W Nodaway 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 W Nodaway carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over W Nodaway?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over W Nodaway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.