FM over Yellow River
FairWinneshiek County, Iowa · 096070904 · Structure no. 000000000345861
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Yellow River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FM over Yellow River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Yellow River carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM over Yellow River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.