FM over Middle Platte River
GoodUnion County, Iowa · 072311302 · Structure no. 000000000326101
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,055
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Middle Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Middle Platte River in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Middle Platte River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Middle Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Middle Platte River carry?
About 1,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Middle Platte River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Middle Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.