US Bridges

Quail Ave over Middle Raccon River

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 084342602 · Structure no. 000000000095311

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Ave over Middle Raccon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quail Ave over Middle Raccon River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuail Ave
CrossesMiddle Raccon River
Location084342602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05182, -94.78377
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail Ave over Middle Raccon River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Ave over Middle Raccon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Quail Ave over Middle Raccon River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Quail Ave over Middle Raccon River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Ave over Middle Raccon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.