FM over Fox River
GoodVan Buren County, Iowa · 068112502 · Structure no. 000000000328201
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Fox River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Fox River in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Fox River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Fox 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Fox River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Fox River?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Fox River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.