FM over East Platte River
PoorUnion County, Iowa · 071301701 · Structure no. 000000000324860
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over East Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over East Platte River in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over East Platte River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over East 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does FM over East Platte River carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over East Platte River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over East Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.