US Bridges

FM over South Raccoon River

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 078290210 · Structure no. 000000000131401

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over South Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesSouth Raccoon River
Location078290210
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58933, -94.15111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over South Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over South Raccoon River 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FM over South Raccoon River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over South Raccoon River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over South Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.