US Bridges

Airport RD over South Raccoon River

Fair

Guthrie County, Iowa · 079310600 · Structure no. 000000000501881

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over South Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport RD over South Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesSouth Raccoon River
Location079310600
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuthrie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68463, -94.51024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Airport RD over South Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over South Raccoon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Airport RD over South Raccoon River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport RD over South Raccoon River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over South Raccoon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.