FM over Dry Run
PoorClosed to trafficSioux County, Iowa · 097471201 · Structure no. 000000000313170
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dry Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Dry Run in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 48 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 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 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Dry Run built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FM over Dry Run 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Dry Run carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Dry Run?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dry Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.