S Grimmell RD over Raccoon River
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Iowa · D68000520 · Structure no. 000000000006710
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,572
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Grimmell RD over Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Grimmell RD over Raccoon River in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S Grimmell RD over Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Grimmell RD over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S Grimmell RD over Raccoon River carry?
About 1,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S Grimmell RD over Raccoon River?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S Grimmell RD over Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.