Local over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 097042603 · Structure no. 000000000061894
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Paint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Paint Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Local over Paint Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Paint Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Local over Paint Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.