P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83
PoorCalhoun County, Iowa · 087311702 · Structure no. 000000000090990
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83 in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 108 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83 built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83 carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns P13 Valley Ave over Dd #83?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.