FM over Br Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 083151103 · Structure no. 000000000318091
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 717
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br Iowa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Br Iowa River in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 717 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Br Iowa River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br Iowa 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Br Iowa River carry?
About 717 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br Iowa River?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.