Killdeer over Beaver Dam Creek
PoorPosted for loadCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 095212602 · Structure no. 000000000105940
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Killdeer over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Killdeer over Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Killdeer over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Killdeer over Beaver Dam 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Killdeer over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Killdeer over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Killdeer over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.