US Bridges

FM over Overflow on Boyer River

Poor

Sac County, Iowa · 089372201 · Structure no. 000000000301800

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Overflow on Boyer River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Overflow on Boyer River in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesOverflow on Boyer River
Location089372201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5182, -95.203
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Overflow on Boyer River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Overflow on Boyer 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Overflow on Boyer River carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM over Overflow on Boyer River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Overflow on Boyer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.