US Bridges

Ia 44 over North Raccoon River

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. W of Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000021971

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
730 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 44 over North Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 44 over North Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2042. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 44
CrossesNorth Raccoon River
Location0.7 Mi. W of Jct. US 169
RouteState Highway 44
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68846, -94.03649
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,910 (2022)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 44 over North Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 44 over North Raccoon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 44 over North Raccoon River carry?

About 3,910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 44 over North Raccoon River?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 44 over North Raccoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.