FM over Middle Racoon
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 079301503 · Structure no. 000000000167720
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Middle Racoon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Middle Racoon in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 22 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Middle Racoon built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Middle Racoon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Middle Racoon carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Middle Racoon?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Middle Racoon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.