US Bridges

J Ave / P14 over Raccoon River

Fair

Greene County, Iowa · 083310304 · Structure no. 000000000162200

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Ave / P14 over Raccoon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying J Ave / P14 over Raccoon River in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Ave / P14
CrossesRaccoon River
Location083310304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02823, -94.4554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J Ave / P14 over Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is J Ave / P14 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does J Ave / P14 over Raccoon River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is J Ave / P14 over Raccoon River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns J Ave / P14 over Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.