US Bridges

D Ave over N Raccoon River

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 00000 · Structure no. 000000000132691

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Ave over N Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D Ave over N Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesD Ave
CrossesN Raccoon River
Location00000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.85311, -94.22052
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length387 ft (118 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 traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was D Ave over N Raccoon River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is D 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 D Ave over N Raccoon River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is D Ave over N Raccoon River?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns D Ave over N Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.