FM over Dry Run
FairMuscatine County, Iowa · 076040303 · Structure no. 000000000257141
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Dry Run in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Dry Run built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dry Run 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Dry Run carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Dry Run?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dry Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.