FM over W Branch Floyd River
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 093450803 · Structure no. 000000000276611
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 658
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over W Branch Floyd River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over W Branch Floyd River in Plymouth 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 658 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W Branch Floyd River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over W Branch Floyd River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FM over W Branch Floyd River carry?
About 658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over W Branch Floyd River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over W Branch Floyd River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.