US Bridges

Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream

Poor

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088082302 · Structure no. 000000000016100

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,671
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,671 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRacine Ave
CrossesSmall Natural Stream
Location088082302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42283, -91.75261
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,671 (2022)
Projected traffic2,671 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream carry?

About 2,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Racine Ave over Small Natural Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.