US Bridges

Ia 25 over South Raccoon River

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000026111

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 25 over South Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 25 over South Raccoon River in Guthrie 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIa 25
CrossesSouth Raccoon River
Location0.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 44
RouteState Highway 25
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67236, -94.50231
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 25 over South Raccoon River built?

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

What condition is Ia 25 over South Raccoon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 25 over South Raccoon River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 25 over South Raccoon River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 25 over South Raccoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.