FM over West 102 River
PoorTaylor County, Iowa · 069353601 · Structure no. 000000000323210
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 329
- 2021 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 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 West 102 River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 2024.
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 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West 102 River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.