FM over W Fk Grand River
PoorRinggold County, Iowa · 070303203 · Structure no. 000000000298541
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over W Fk Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over W Fk Grand River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fk Grand River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over W 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 W Fk Grand River carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over W Fk Grand River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over W Fk Grand River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.