Local over Racoon River
GoodBuena Vista County, Iowa · 092362801 · Structure no. 000000000085701
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Racoon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Racoon River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Local over Racoon River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Racoon 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Racoon River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Racoon River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Racoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.