US Bridges

Donahue RD over Paint Creek

Fair

Allamakee County, Iowa · A00170400 · Structure no. 000000000363885

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donahue RD over Paint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Donahue RD over Paint Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 125 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDonahue RD
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationA00170400
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyAllamakee County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.17318, -91.22131
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donahue RD over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Donahue RD over Paint Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Donahue RD over Paint Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Donahue RD over Paint Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Donahue RD over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.