Local over Paradise Creek
GoodCrawford County, Iowa · 082400305 · Structure no. 000000000126891
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Paradise Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Paradise Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Paradise 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Paradise Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Paradise Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Paradise Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.