FM over Platte River
FairUnion County, Iowa · 072311501 · Structure no. 000000000326111
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 757
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over 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 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Platte River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 Platte River carry?
About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM over Platte River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.