FM over Platte River
FairRinggold County, Iowa · 069310301 · Structure no. 000000000297450
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Platte River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 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 Platte River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Platte 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Platte River carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Platte River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.