Thomas ST over Middle Racoon River
PoorDallas County, Iowa · 078290400 · Structure no. 000000000009871
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 337 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 574
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas ST over Middle Racoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas ST over Middle Racoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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.
It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas ST over Middle Racoon River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Thomas ST 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Thomas ST over Middle Racoon River carry?
About 574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Thomas ST over Middle Racoon River?
The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas ST over Middle Racoon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.