Local over Middle Racoon River
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Iowa · 083342703 · Structure no. 000000000094390
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Middle Racoon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Middle Racoon River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Middle Racoon River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Middle Racoon 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Middle Racoon River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Middle Racoon River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Middle Racoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.