US Bridges

N 41 over Raccoon River

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 085331710 · Structure no. 000000000017360

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 41 over Raccoon River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N 41 over Raccoon River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 100 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesN 41
CrossesRaccoon River
Location085331710
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.16839, -94.72609
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2022)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 41 over Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is N 41 over Raccoon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N 41 over Raccoon River carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N 41 over Raccoon River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N 41 over Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.