FM over DD#34 Raccoon River
FairBuena Vista County, Iowa · 092352201 · Structure no. 000000000085491
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 549
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over DD#34 Raccoon River is a concrete slab carrying FM over DD#34 Raccoon River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 549 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over DD#34 Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over DD#34 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over DD#34 Raccoon River carry?
About 549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over DD#34 Raccoon River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over DD#34 Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.