Local over Raccoon River
PoorPosted for loadBuena Vista County, Iowa · 091361503 · Structure no. 000000000084940
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Raccoon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Raccoon River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Raccoon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Raccoon River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Raccoon River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.