Park Ave over Lyons Creek
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000012340
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Ave over Lyons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Ave over Lyons Creek in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4 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 load restriction.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ave over Lyons Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Ave over Lyons 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Park Ave over Lyons Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Park Ave over Lyons Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ave over Lyons Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.