FM over Richland CR
FairWashington County, Iowa · 074091801 · Structure no. 000000000336091
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Richland CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Richland CR in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Richland CR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Richland CR 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Richland CR carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Richland CR?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Richland CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.