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The west face

This bridge appears to have had some recent maintenance and paint. Bessie seemed quite disinterested in my efforts.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The west truss and deck

It appeared to be a good Summer for grape vines on Dubuque County bridges.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The north approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The east truss and deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The west truss and deck from the north portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The deck and mounting joint

The deck appears to be worn concrete.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The east side

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The south approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Overview
Pony truss bridge over Prairie Creek on a local road
Location
Dubuque County, Iowa
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built ca. 1930
Design
Pony truss
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 69.9 ft.
Total length: 72.2 ft.
Deck width: 19.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude
+42.32750, -90.80704   (decimal degrees)
42°19'39" N, 90°48'25" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Land survey
T. 87 N., R. 1 E.
Inventory numbers
IA 145600 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 13437 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 05/2005)
Deck condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Appraisal: Functionally obsolete
Sufficiency rating: 84.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2001)
120

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Dubuque County, Iowa (28)
Functionally obsolete (5,033)
Iowa (2,120)
Open (21,539)
Owned by county (14,113)
Pony truss (9,381)
Span length 50-75 feet (4,624)
Total length 50-75 feet (4,927)
Truss (15,706)

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