W 93rd ST S over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 078203002 · Structure no. 000000000195900
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 93rd ST S over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 93rd ST S over Prairie Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 91 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 93rd ST S over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is W 93rd ST S over Prairie 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does W 93rd ST S over Prairie Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is W 93rd ST S over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns W 93rd ST S over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.