FM over West Fork Little Sioux
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 089441001 · Structure no. 000000000354970
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West Fork Little Sioux is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over West Fork Little Sioux in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over West Fork Little Sioux built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over West Fork Little Sioux 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over West Fork Little Sioux carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over West Fork Little Sioux?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West Fork Little Sioux?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.