FM over Platte River
PoorRinggold County, Iowa · 069312201 · Structure no. 000000000297560
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Platte River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Platte River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Platte 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Platte River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Platte River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.