US 71 over Branch Raccoon River

Fair Condition30 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyBuena Vista
Location4.1 Mi. S Of Ia 3
CarriesUS 71
CrossesBranch Raccoon River
Coordinates42.68931, -95.15153

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area87.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1996

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000085001

Nearby Bridges

FM over Stream 0.6 mi Poor Local over Drainage Ditch 1.0 mi Poor Local over Br Raccoon River 1.0 mi Poor US 71 over Stream 1.9 mi Good 550th ST over Small Stream 2.1 mi Fair Local over Br Raccoon River 2.2 mi Poor M44 105th AVE over Poor Farm Creek 3.0 mi Good FM over Branch Raccoon River 3.0 mi Fair FM over Small Stream 3.1 mi Good Local over Br Raccoon River 3.6 mi Fair