FM over N Raccoon River
GoodDallas County, Iowa · 080281309 · Structure no. 000000000132080
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 537 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 289
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over N Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over N Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2043. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 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 N Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FM over N 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over N Raccoon River carry?
About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over N Raccoon River?
The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over N Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.