FM over Middle Racoon
FairGuthrie County, Iowa · 081322708 · Structure no. 000000000170230
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 428
- 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 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 6 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FM over Middle Racoon 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 Racoon carry?
About 428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Middle Racoon?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Middle Racoon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.