FM over White Breast
FairWarren County, Iowa · 074222403 · Structure no. 000000000332751
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over White Breast is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over White Breast in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 White Breast built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over White Breast in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over White Breast carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Breast?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over White Breast?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.