FM over Br W Platte River
PoorClosed to trafficUnion County, Iowa · 073312502 · Structure no. 000000000327030
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 788
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br W Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Br W Platte River in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 788 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Br W Platte River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br W 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Br W Platte River carry?
About 788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br W Platte River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br W Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.