US Bridges

Local over North Raccoon River

PoorClosed to traffic

Dallas County, Iowa · A21600635 · Structure no. 000000000131670

Built
1882
143 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2019
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
390 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over North Raccoon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over North Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1882, so it is 143 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesNorth Raccoon River
LocationA21600635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61586, -94.0128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic153 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over North Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over North Raccoon 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 November 2019.

How much traffic does Local over North Raccoon River carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over North Raccoon River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local over North Raccoon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.