SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail
PoorPolk County, Iowa · 078240900 · Structure no. 000000000003960
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,136 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,809
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 12,809 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,809 by 2043. The structure is 1,136 ft (346.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail 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 SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail carry?
About 12,809 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail?
The structure is 1,136 ft (346.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SW 9th ST over Raccoon River & Trail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.