Prairieburg RD over Buffalo Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 085050306 · Structure no. 000000000221861
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairieburg RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairieburg RD over Buffalo Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairieburg RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairieburg RD over Buffalo 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Prairieburg RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Prairieburg RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Prairieburg RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.