US Bridges

Eaton Ave / E33 over Raccoon River

Fair

Greene County, Iowa · 084322306 · Structure no. 000000000162891

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Ave / E33 over Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eaton Ave / E33 over Raccoon River in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEaton Ave / E33
CrossesRaccoon River
Location084322306
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.06694, -94.5392
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 Eaton Ave / E33 over Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Ave / E33 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 Eaton Ave / E33 over Raccoon River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Ave / E33 over Raccoon River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Ave / E33 over Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.