FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FM LEGNO

Carrying FM LEGNO over DEVIL'S RUN

079122401, Iowa, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: FM LEGNO

The FM LEGNO bridge in Iowa, Iowa carries FM LEGNO over DEVIL'S RUN. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FM LEGNO compares

189
Bridges in Iowa · 40 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
18.3 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000189910

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

FM LEGNO is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FM LEGNO against other structures in Iowa and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FM LEGNO?

FM LEGNO in Iowa, Iowa has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FM LEGNO inspected?

FM LEGNO's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM LEGNO is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FM LEGNO?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FM LEGNO.

Who is responsible for maintaining FM LEGNO?

FM LEGNO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FM LEGNO and does age affect safety?

FM LEGNO was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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