FM over Ocheyedan River
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 098390828 · Structure no. 000000000262401
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Ocheyedan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ocheyedan River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Ocheyedan 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Ocheyedan River carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Ocheyedan River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Ocheyedan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.