Raven Ave over Maynes Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Iowa · 091201408 · Structure no. 000000000156950
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raven Ave over Maynes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Raven Ave over Maynes Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raven Ave over Maynes Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raven Ave over Maynes Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Raven Ave over Maynes Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Raven Ave over Maynes Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Raven Ave over Maynes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.