US Bridges

P 58 (j Ave) over N Raccoon River

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 081283404 · Structure no. 000000000132682

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,454
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P 58 (j Ave) over N Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P 58 (j Ave) over N Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,454 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,454 by 2043. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesP 58 (j Ave)
CrossesN Raccoon River
Location081283404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79059, -94.10323
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,454 (2022)
Projected traffic1,454 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 P 58 (j Ave) over N Raccoon River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is P 58 (j Ave) over N 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 2022.

How much traffic does P 58 (j Ave) over N Raccoon River carry?

About 1,454 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is P 58 (j Ave) over N Raccoon River?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns P 58 (j Ave) over N Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.