Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR
PoorPolk County, Iowa · 078240800 · Structure no. 000000000003910
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 947 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,825
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 89 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,825 by 2043. The structure is 947 ft (288.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR carry?
About 2,825 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR?
The structure is 947 ft (288.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Fleur DR over Raccoon and RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.