US Bridges

Ia 25 over Middle Raccoon River

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 7.2 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000026131

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 25 over Middle Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 25 over Middle Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIa 25
CrossesMiddle Raccoon River
Location7.2 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 44
RouteState Highway 25
StateIowa
Coordinates41.77839, -94.4929
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Middle Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 25 over Middle 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 Middle Raccoon River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 25 over Middle Raccoon River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 25 over Middle Raccoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.