FM over Yellow River N Fork
FairWinneshiek County, Iowa · 097073104 · Structure no. 000000000346700
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Yellow River N Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Yellow River N Fork in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 6 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Yellow River N Fork built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is FM over Yellow River N Fork 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Yellow River N Fork carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Yellow River N Fork?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Yellow River N Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.