S Grand Prairie over Raccoon River
GoodDallas County, Iowa · West Des Moines · Structure no. 000000000505555
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 538 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Grand Prairie over Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Grand Prairie over Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2042. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Grand Prairie over Raccoon River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Grand Prairie over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does S Grand Prairie over Raccoon River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is S Grand Prairie over Raccoon River?
The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S Grand Prairie over Raccoon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.