FM over So Racoon River
GoodDallas County, Iowa · 078290706 · Structure no. 000000000131451
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 767
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over So Racoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over So Racoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 767 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 So Racoon River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over So Racoon 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over So Racoon River carry?
About 767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over So Racoon River?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over So Racoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.