FM over Old Skunk Riv Channel
FairPolk County, Iowa · 081223006 · Structure no. 000000000282591
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 967
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Old Skunk Riv Channel is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Old Skunk Riv Channel in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Skunk Riv Channel built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Old Skunk Riv Channel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Old Skunk Riv Channel carry?
About 967 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Old Skunk Riv Channel?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Old Skunk Riv Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.