C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon River
GoodBuena Vista County, Iowa · 091361003 · Structure no. 000000000084891
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 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 C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon River?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns C43 555th ST over Branch Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.