FM over Branch Raccoon River
FairBuena Vista County, Iowa · 091361502 · Structure no. 000000000084931
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Raccoon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Branch Raccoon River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Raccoon River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Raccoon River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Raccoon River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.