FM over Racoon River
FairSac County, Iowa · 089362401 · Structure no. 000000000301561
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Racoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Racoon River in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Racoon River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Racoon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Racoon River carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is FM over Racoon River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Racoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.