FM over W Nodaway River
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 072362801 · Structure no. 000000000255151
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over W Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over W Nodaway River in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over W Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over W Nodaway River 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over W Nodaway River carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over W Nodaway River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over W Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.