FM over W Branch Floyd River
FairPosted for loadSioux County, Iowa · 094451701 · Structure no. 000000000308730
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 548
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over W Branch Floyd River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over W Branch Floyd River in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 83 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over W Branch Floyd River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is FM over W Branch Floyd River 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over W Branch Floyd River carry?
About 548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FM over W Branch Floyd River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over W Branch Floyd River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.