FM over Skunk River
PoorWashington County, Iowa · 074091004 · Structure no. 000000000336060
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 653 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Skunk River in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 653 ft (199 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Skunk River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Skunk 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Skunk River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Skunk River?
The structure is 653 ft (199 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.