US Bridges

Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 089283404 · Structure no. 000000000343303

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesParagon Ave
CrossesGypsum Mine Haul RD
Location089283404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48076, -94.14848
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2019)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2020.

How much traffic does Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Paragon Ave over Gypsum Mine Haul RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.