Old Br.Rd. over Prairie Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLinn County, Iowa · 082081204 · Structure no. 000000000220430
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Br.Rd. over Prairie Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Old Br.Rd. over Prairie Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 119 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Old Br.Rd. over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Old Br.Rd. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Br.Rd. over Prairie Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Old Br.Rd. over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Old Br.Rd. over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.