US Bridges

Loc Candle RD over Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, Iowa · 089062805 · Structure no. 000000000142050

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc Candle RD over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc Candle RD over Prairie Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc Candle RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location089062805
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49522, -91.56292
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc Candle RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc Candle RD 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 Loc Candle RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc Candle RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Loc Candle RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.