FM over Raccoon River Overflow
FairDallas County, Iowa · 078263005 · Structure no. 000000000022041
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,942
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Raccoon River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Raccoon River Overflow in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Raccoon River Overflow built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Raccoon River Overflow 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does FM over Raccoon River Overflow carry?
About 1,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Raccoon River Overflow?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Raccoon River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.