FM over Chariton River
Lucas County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM over Chariton River in Lucas County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 230 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 65 of the 198 inventoried bridges in Lucas County rated good (32.8%); 65 (32.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 168 ft |
| Location | 072213004 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000226331 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lucas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 34 & 65 over over BNSF RR | 1974 | 3,560 | Fair |
| US 34 over Stream | 2023 | 3,500 | Good |
| US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path | 1960 | 3,400 | Fair |
| US 34 over Stream | 1960 | 3,400 | Fair |
| US 34 over White Breast Creek | 2017 | 3,330 | Good |
| US 34 over Russell Blvd BNSF UP RR | 1960 | 3,160 | Fair |
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