US Bridges

FM over East 102 River

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Iowa · 068343504 · Structure no. 000000000322080

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over East 102 River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over East 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesEast 102 River
Location068343504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.66073, -94.71616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic349 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over East 102 River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM over East 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 East 102 River carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM over East 102 River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM over East 102 River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.