US Bridges

US 75 over W Fk Floyd River

Fair

Plymouth County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. S of SR C38 · Structure no. 000000000039600

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over W Fk Floyd River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over W Fk Floyd River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesW Fk Floyd River
Location2.4 Mi. S of SR C38
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateIowa
Coordinates42.72428, -96.24177
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over W Fk Floyd River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over W Fk Floyd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over W Fk Floyd River carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over W Fk Floyd River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over W Fk Floyd River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.