FM over South Raccoon River
FairGuthrie County, Iowa · 078300504 · Structure no. 000000000166490
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 757
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over South Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FM over South 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 South Raccoon River carry?
About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over South Raccoon River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.