US 71 over Raccoon River
GoodSac County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N of Jct. 175 · Structure no. 000000000046731
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,720
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 over Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 over Raccoon River in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 over Raccoon River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 over Raccoon River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 71 over Raccoon River carry?
About 1,720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 71 over Raccoon River?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 over Raccoon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.