FM over South Racoon River
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 079312202 · Structure no. 000000000167920
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South Racoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Racoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Racoon River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South Racoon River 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over South Racoon River carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over South Racoon River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South Racoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.