Local over Middle Racoon River
PoorGuthrie County, Iowa · 079302505 · Structure no. 000000000167750
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Middle Racoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Middle Racoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Middle Racoon River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Middle Racoon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Middle Racoon River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Middle Racoon River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Middle Racoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.