FM over S Raccoon River
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 079312302 · Structure no. 000000000167930
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 244 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over S Raccoon River is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over S Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 21 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 S Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over S Raccoon 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over S Raccoon River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over S Raccoon River?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over S Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.