FM over West 102 River
FairPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 067351501 · Structure no. 000000000321420
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West 102 River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over West 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 86 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 5 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 load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 West 102 River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is FM over West 102 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over West 102 River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over West 102 River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West 102 River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.