US Bridges

FM over W Br 102 River

GoodPosted for load

Taylor County, Iowa · 069341804 · Structure no. 000000000322831

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over W Br 102 River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over W Br 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesW Br 102 River
Location069341804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.7735, -94.81446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 W Br 102 River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over W Br 102 River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM over W Br 102 River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM over W Br 102 River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM over W Br 102 River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.