US Bridges

Raccoon over Elm Run CR

Fair

Wayne County, Iowa · 070213101 · Structure no. 000000000340880

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccoon over Elm Run CR is a concrete slab carrying Raccoon over Elm Run CR in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRaccoon
CrossesElm Run CR
Location070213101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.82616, -93.32039
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raccoon over Elm Run CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Raccoon over Elm Run CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Raccoon over Elm Run CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raccoon over Elm Run CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Raccoon over Elm Run CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.