Local over South Raccoon River
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 080322905 · Structure no. 000000000169330
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over South Raccoon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over South Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 South Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Local over South 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over South Raccoon River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over South Raccoon River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over South Raccoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.