US Bridges

A Ave / N58 over Raccoon River

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Iowa · 084321802 · Structure no. 000000000162850

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Ave / N58 over Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A Ave / N58 over Raccoon River in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 4 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2044. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesA Ave / N58
CrossesRaccoon River
Location084321802
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09151, -94.62892
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A Ave / N58 over Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is A Ave / N58 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 A Ave / N58 over Raccoon River carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is A Ave / N58 over Raccoon River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns A Ave / N58 over Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.