US Bridges

1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia River

Fair

Hancock County, Iowa · 095242502 · Structure no. 000000000173321

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1740 Rake Ave
CrossesEast Branch Ia River
Location095242502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.01522, -93.63593
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1740 Rake Ave over East Branch Ia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.