FM over Stream
PoorPalo Alto County, Iowa · 097332104 · Structure no. 000000000270291
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Stream in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Stream built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Stream 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Stream carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Stream?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.