Taylor Ave over Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Iowa · 078420102 · Structure no. 000000000177201
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Ave over Pigeon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Taylor Ave over Pigeon Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 105 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Ave over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Taylor Ave over Pigeon 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Taylor Ave over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Taylor Ave over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Ave over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.