Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage
PoorMills County, Iowa · 071432708 · Structure no. 000000000245460
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage is a steel truss - thru carrying Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 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 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lcl-Painter RD over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.