US Bridges

Racine Ave over Stream

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 081062502 · Structure no. 000000000205561

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Racine Ave over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Racine Ave over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRacine Ave
CrossesStream
Location081062502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80207, -91.50151
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Racine Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Racine Ave over Stream 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Racine Ave over Stream carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Racine Ave over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Racine Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.