FM R-75 over I-35
FairWright County, Iowa · At Sec. Rd. R75 · Structure no. 000000000602615
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 449 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM R-75 over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM R-75 over I-35 in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2044. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM R-75 over I-35 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM R-75 over I-35 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM R-75 over I-35 carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM R-75 over I-35?
The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM R-75 over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.