US Bridges

Mill Street over S Raccoon River

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 078272206 · Structure no. 000000000131251

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
489 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,872
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over S Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street over S Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,872 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,872 by 2043. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesS Raccoon River
Location078272206
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53385, -93.95052
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,872 (2022)
Projected traffic2,872 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over S Raccoon River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over S Raccoon River carry?

About 2,872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over S Raccoon River?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over S Raccoon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.