FM over S River
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 075251304 · Structure no. 000000000333960
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over S River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over S River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 85 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 S River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is FM over S 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over S River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over S River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over S River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.