FM over West 102 River
PoorTaylor County, Iowa · 069353401 · Structure no. 000000000323201
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 329
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West 102 River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over West 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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.
It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over West 102 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over West 102 River carry?
About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over West 102 River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West 102 River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.