Park Ave W over Mad Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuscatine County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000603440
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Ave W over Mad Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Ave W over Mad Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ave W over Mad Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Ave W over Mad 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Park Ave W over Mad Creek carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Park Ave W over Mad Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ave W over Mad Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.