Pioneer Ave over Deep Creek
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 092440302 · Structure no. 000000000274230
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer Ave over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Ave over Deep Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pioneer Ave over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pioneer Ave over Deep 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pioneer Ave over Deep Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Pioneer Ave over Deep Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer Ave over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.