FM over North Racoon
GoodCarroll County, Iowa · 084330303 · Structure no. 000000000095081
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Racoon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Racoon in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over North Racoon built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North Racoon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.
How much traffic does FM over North Racoon carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Racoon?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Racoon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.