FM over E Fk Grand River
PoorPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 069293505 · Structure no. 000000000297170
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over E Fk Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over E Fk Grand River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 E Fk Grand River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over E Fk Grand River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over E Fk Grand River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FM over E Fk Grand River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns FM over E Fk Grand River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.