US Bridges

Grant RD over Middle Raccoon River

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000095341

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,914
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant RD over Middle Raccoon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grant RD over Middle Raccoon River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,914 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,914 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrant RD
CrossesMiddle Raccoon River
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05026, -94.85937
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,914 (2021)
Projected traffic3,914 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Grant RD over Middle Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant RD 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Grant RD over Middle Raccoon River carry?

About 3,914 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Grant RD over Middle Raccoon River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Grant RD over Middle Raccoon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.