Local over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · E72000500 · Structure no. 000000000503880
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Paint Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Paint Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Paint Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.