Local over Purgatory Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Iowa · 087321401 · Structure no. 000000000091221
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Purgatory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Purgatory Creek in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Purgatory Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Purgatory Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.