US Bridges

N46 150th ST over South Raccoon River

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 081333203 · Structure no. 000000000170596

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N46 150th ST over South Raccoon River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N46 150th ST over South Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN46 150th ST
CrossesSouth Raccoon River
Location081333203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79107, -94.71596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2022)
Projected traffic399 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N46 150th ST over South Raccoon River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N46 150th ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does N46 150th ST over South Raccoon River carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is N46 150th ST over South Raccoon River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns N46 150th ST over South Raccoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.