FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek
FairDelaware County, Iowa · 089062604 · Structure no. 000000000142031
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,296
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 145 Ave over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.