US Bridges

295th ST over Middle Raccoon River

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 082341203 · Structure no. 000000000093301

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th ST over Middle Raccoon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 295th ST over Middle Raccoon River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Carries295th ST
CrossesMiddle Raccoon River
Location082341203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.92506, -94.75545
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 295th ST over Middle Raccoon River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th ST over Middle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 295th ST over Middle Raccoon River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 295th ST over Middle Raccoon River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 295th ST over Middle Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.