FM over Floyd River
PoorPosted for loadSioux County, Iowa · 094440104 · Structure no. 000000000000150
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 276 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 813
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Floyd River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Floyd River in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 813 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Floyd River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Floyd 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Floyd River carry?
About 813 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Floyd River?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Floyd River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.