FM over Branch Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 084162306 · Structure no. 000000000319340
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 678
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Iowa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Branch Iowa River in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Iowa River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Iowa River carry?
About 678 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Iowa River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.