FM over East Branch Platte River
FairUnion County, Iowa · 072303003 · Structure no. 000000000325961
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over East Branch Platte River is a wood or timber slab carrying FM over East Branch Platte River in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over East Branch Platte River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over East Branch 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does FM over East Branch Platte River carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over East Branch Platte River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over East Branch Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.