US Bridges

Ia 4 over North Raccoon River

Fair

Greene County, Iowa · 1.9 MI S of JCT SR E53 · Structure no. 000000000025681

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 4 over North Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 4 over North Raccoon River in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIa 4
CrossesNorth Raccoon River
Location1.9 MI S of JCT SR E53
RouteState Highway 4
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98785, -94.37721
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2022)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 4 over North Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 4 over North Raccoon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 4 over North Raccoon River carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 4 over North Raccoon River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 4 over North Raccoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.