FM over Blue Earth River
PoorWinnebago County, Iowa · 099260902 · Structure no. 000000000052510
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 938
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Blue Earth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Blue Earth River in Winnebago County, Iowa. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 101 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.
It carries about 938 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is FM over Blue Earth 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Blue Earth River carry?
About 938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FM over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.