A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek
GoodAllamakee County, Iowa · 099060405 · Structure no. 000000000062851
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns A26 Bearcreekdr over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.