US Bridges

Jester Park over Paw Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Iowa · 081253303 · Structure no. 000000000609345

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Jester Park over Paw Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jester Park over Paw Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJester Park
CrossesPaw Creek
Location081253303
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.77922, -93.7745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jester Park over Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jester Park over Paw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jester Park over Paw Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jester Park over Paw Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jester Park over Paw Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.