US Bridges

215 TH over Raccoon River

Fair

Greene County, Iowa · 084313106 · Structure no. 000000000162770

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215 TH over Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 215 TH over Raccoon River in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries215 TH
CrossesRaccoon River
Location084313106
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04698, -94.49472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215 TH over Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215 TH 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 215 TH over Raccoon River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 215 TH over Raccoon River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 215 TH over Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.