FM over Middle Raccoon River
FairGuthrie County, Iowa · 079300906 · Structure no. 000000000167691
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 321 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 927
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Middle Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Middle Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2043. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middle Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Middle 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 Middle Raccoon River carry?
About 927 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Middle Raccoon River?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Middle Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.