FM over West Branch 102 River
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 070342201 · Structure no. 000000000323870
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 309
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West Branch 102 River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over West Branch 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over West Branch 102 River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over West Branch 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 Branch 102 River carry?
About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over West Branch 102 River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West Branch 102 River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.