FM over Raccoon River
FairDallas County, Iowa · 078263007 · Structure no. 000000000022051
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 673 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,942
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Raccoon River 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 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2043. The structure is 673 ft (205.1 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Raccoon River carry?
About 1,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Raccoon River?
The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.