US Bridges

Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch

Fair

Mills County, Iowa · 072413203 · Structure no. 000000000245940

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFa-Lambert Ave
CrossesRaines Branch
Location072413203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00177, -95.57771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2022)
Projected traffic428 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fa-Lambert Ave over Raines Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.